07:30am Tue 26 Dec, 2023
'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
07:30am Sun 24 Dec, 2023
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
06:50am Sat 23 Dec, 2023
Barbecues bonfires and fireworks, plus caravans, Christmas trees and boats - many of us consider these items as essentials for a classic Kiwi summer! But with... Read More
11:00am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
A project to protect and enhance several environmentally significant areas in the Whakatāne District has been re-confirmed for the next five years. The Whakatāne... Read More
10:10am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many, it can also create volumes of waste. Tauranga City Council's Sustainability and Waste... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
From putting food on the table to building marae resilience, Rotorua Lakes Council has provided $80,000 in funding grants to support initiatives that build stronger... Read More
11:40am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
Update: 12:40 Fire and emergency services say they sent one fire truck to the small scrub fire. The fire has since been extinguished. Fire and emergency... Read More
07:30am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
A veteran of Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is reminding beach-goers to stay safe in the surf this summer after he pulled two people from the water at Mount Main... Read More
07:00am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
A man who has spent months working security on State Highway 25A in Coromandel says he's extremely relieved the Taparahi Bridge was able to reopen ahead... Read More
03:00pm Wed 20 Dec, 2023
While most Kiwis welcome a hot summer, sun and heat exposure can pose significant dangers to pets. Like humans, pets can also suffer from heatstroke, dehydration,... Read More
01:00pm Wed 20 Dec, 2023
Summer visitors to Hahei and Cathedral Cove can enjoy the cultural history of several significant sites and other coastal locations with the opening of new and... Read More
06:45am Wed 20 Dec, 2023
A triumph of perseverance is unfolding as State Highway 25A Taparahi reopens its winding picturesque route this morning after an extensive reconstruction effort. State... Read More