Environment
07:00am Fri 22 Nov, 2024
A large ferret measuring over half a metre in length, nicknamed ‘Goliath,' has been spotted on the prowl in the Orokawa Bay area, heightening concerns... Read More
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05:30pm Thu 21 Nov, 2024
Ten households evacuated in Bay of Plenty community Te Puna after a shelter belt fire broke out on Wednesday are returning home. Fire and Emergency (FENZ)... Read More
08:30pm Wed 20 Nov, 2024
The vegetation fire in the Snodgrass Road area at Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, remains contained and is now transitioning to the mop up phase, said a Fire and... Read More
02:00pm Mon 18 Nov, 2024
Just a month after the first vegetable beds were constructed, 41 of the 47 plots at Ōmanu Community Gardens have already been leased by keen gardeners. It's... Read More
01:00pm Mon 18 Nov, 2024
A new study is offering a ray of hope for shark-fearing beachgoers after discovering LED lights which could be attached to surfboards deterred great whites. Australian... Read More
06:50am Mon 18 Nov, 2024
The local Medical Officer of Health has issued a health warning for Lakes Ohakuri and Maraetai, two of the Waikato River hydro lakes. These have both returned... Read More
03:00pm Sun 17 Nov, 2024
A large ferret nicknamed 'Goliath” has been spotted on the prowl in the Orokawa Bay area, heightening concerns for the protection of local wildlife. Measuring... Read More
07:15am Sun 17 Nov, 2024
State Highway 30 near Lake Rotoma has now been cleared and the road reopened, following a large slip on Saturday. NZTA Waka Kotahi reported at 11.07am on... Read More
11:45am Fri 15 Nov, 2024
Whakatāne Sportfishing Club senior members have overwhelmingly backed a plan to shift the club's building away from the wharf to avoid the risk of future flooding... Read More
07:30am Fri 15 Nov, 2024
Fuel removal from the sunken New Zealand navy ship HMNZS Manawanui which ran aground in Samoa last month is almost underway. The New Zealand Defence Force... Read More
06:30am Fri 15 Nov, 2024
Work to reinstate access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove has reached a critical stage. The Department of Conservation is warning reopening in the next few weeks... Read More
10:45am Thu 14 Nov, 2024
A team of 27 climate scientists have embarked on an ambitious 1128km journey across the Ross Ice Shelf to recover critical geological records to help forecast... Read More
22-Nov 11:45
New Mount Maunganui op-shop builds homes and hope
22-Nov 11:15
Where are NZ's most undervalued houses?
22-Nov 10:45
High compliance marks Gangs Act
22-Nov 10:10
All Blacks team named to play Italy in Turin
22-Nov 09:45
Additional safeguards for puberty blockers
22-Nov 09:15
DHL expects 12% shipment increase this peak season
22-Nov 09:00
Māori gift company launches for Christmas
22-Nov 08:30
Community event tackles family violence stigma
22-Nov 08:00
Bus users speak on council led bus fare review
22-Nov 07:30
Pāpāmoa bodybuilder wins world championship
22-Nov 07:00
Ferret threatens native species at Waihī Beach
22-Nov 06:30
Showers for the eastern North Island
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