The cost of housing the homeless in short-term accommodation appears to be trending down but is still costing the country more than $300 million a year. In... Read More

Renters have the right to know if they are moving into a home that is at risk of flooding or earthquakes, an advocacy group says. A law change that comes... Read More

Fire and Emergency's specialist drone crew will be working on Matakana Island overnight. They will be using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the... Read More

Firefighting is continuing on Matakana Island, where a vegetation fire has been burning in scrub and forestry slash since Saturday night. The fire was contained... Read More

Firefighters will be on the ground overnight to monitor the fire on Matakana Island, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander Jeff Maunder. "They'll... Read More

Fire fighters continue to work on containing a fire on Matakana Island, with extra resources being sent to the island today. Crews will be staying on the... Read More

Is your home ‘alone' these holidays? - Ka pōaha tō whare i ēnei hararei? NZ Police say ensuring your home and property is secure from burglars is... Read More

Two helicopters, nine fire trucks and 24 crew are battling a forestry fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Fire and Emergency... Read More

Fire and Emergency NZ says multiple fire crews are arriving at Matakana Island early this morning by barge following a large forest fire on Saturday night. Two... Read More

Update, 11.20pm: Fire emergency services are responding to a large forestry fire on Matakana Island on Saturday evening. 'Fire and Emergency was alerted to... Read More

Get ready to beat the heat and keep your loved ones safe from any pool-related incidents this summer. Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users... Read More

An initiative dedicated to helping homeowners create warmer, healthier environments remains committed to supporting the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation... Read More