The Ministry for Primary Industries is working to mitigate the impact of any avian influenza outbreak - since it cant control the movements of migrating birds... Read More

A yacht owner who alleged he was "brutally assaulted" by council staff at the Whakatāne boat ramp in May has been warned by police. A recent report to Whakatāne... Read More

Tauranga's Takitimu waka will be part of a flotilla escorting the casket for Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII along the Waikato River to Taupiri on... Read More

The Government is backing a programme led by Sealord that is transforming fish waste into high-value consumer products. 'We're always looking out for innovations... Read More

This year's Conservation Week is running from September 2-8, with the theme ‘Take action for nature'. And since we know not everyone is quite ready... Read More

When a seal pup on a road trip stopped traffic on a Tasman highway it was just the start of its adventure. Senior Sergeant Nathan Snell and Senior Constable... Read More

A ferry service for Tauranga has passed another hurdle, with the newly elected council agreeing to help subside the fares. If it goes ahead, commuters would... Read More

The aquaculture industry, exports and the economy, will benefit from the passing of a bill on Tuesday that will extend existing coastal permits for marine farms... Read More

Parking charges for boat trailers in Tauranga have been canned less than two months after they were introduced. Since July 1 it has cost $20 per... Read More

NIWA's new research vessel, Kaharoa II, will be in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi over the next three weeks,... Read More

The increase in sulphur dioxide emissions from Whakaari/White Island has continued, says GNS duty volcanologist Paul Jarvis. An update on the minor eruptive... Read More

Waikato Regional Council is expecting preliminary results in the next 24 hours from sampling of sediment that turned the Ohinemuri River in the Karangahake Gorge... Read More