Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to not set off fireworks this New Year's Eve and over the summer. Community education manager Adrian Nacey... Read More

St John is reminding people to stay safe in the water this summer, as families head to beaches, swimming holes, rivers and backyard pools. In 2022, Hato Hone... Read More

A day out on Lake Rotorua turned into a nerve-wracking situation when four people didn't return as expected. They were last seen swimming, possibly headed... Read More

The number of kingfishers (kōtare), fantails (pīwakawaka) and other native birds are increasing on Mark and Devon Slee's farm, thanks to extensive planting... Read More

Waihī Beach residents are horrified after finding a significant native NZ dotterel nesting site has been vandalised. Over the last four years, Waihī Beach... Read More

The temperature outside is increasing and so is the likelihood of algal blooms in local lakes. That's why Rotorua Lakes Council, in partnership... Read More

Summer in New Zealand is synonymous with beaches, pools and barbecues. And, of course, long days spent in, or around, the water. We hit up those whose job... Read More

Firefighting is expected to continue on Matakana Island for several days. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has already burnt through more than... Read More

Lined with beautiful coastlines and endless beaches and bays, the Western Bay of Plenty attracts thousands of beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers. With beautiful... Read More

Firefighting efforts on Matakana Island will continue until at least Wednesday, Fire and Emergency says. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has... Read More

'It's the responsibility of every lake user to follow the rules to prevent gold clam or any other freshwater pest from spreading to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes... Read More

People often ask why there are dog-prohibited areas around Mount Maunganui, including on Mauao, Pilot Bay, Moturiki and Mount Main Beach. What is not commonly... Read More