Matua Scouts are planning a Christmas tree collection in January as part of a major fundraising drive to get their young members to the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More

New Zealanders are gearing up for another summer of naturing, based on a newly released Department of Conservation report. And coastal destinations and short... Read More

A distraction caused by an off-leash dog has been blamed for the deaths of two dotterel chicks in nests on Waihī Beach. According to wildlife protection... Read More

The Waitomo Petrol Station forecourt in Pāpāmoa is being cordoned after a diesel spill. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 8am. Fire and... Read More

Thames-Coromandel will move into a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday until further notice, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A restricted fire season... Read More

The public are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the eastern Bay of Plenty region due to the presence of biotoxins. 'Routine... Read More

Rat numbers could double by 2090 if climate change gets really bad, says the Department of Conservation (DoC) as it hunts urgently for $150 million in extra... Read More

Fireworks are being blamed for a fire at a kiwifruit orchard in the Coromandel town of Pāuanui. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said the blaze started just... Read More

An accidental 'mishap” with a vehicle is believed to have started the fire in the central plateau, which is now fully contained. Fire and Emergency... Read More

Built up debris was being cleared from underneath Whakatāne Bridge this week. Heavy rain events over past weeks have left woody debris piled up against the... Read More

The Ministry for Primary Industries has refuted concerns of yellow-legged hornets reaching the Bay of Plenty. This follows a social media post of a suspected... Read More

Dozens of firefighters and five helicopters are at Tongariro National Park this morning to tackle a large vegetation blaze. Mild conditions overnight helped... Read More