Night photographers and stargazers across Western Bay of Plenty are buzzing, following a display of the Aurora Australis on Monday night. Blissful Photographer... Read More

Skiers and snowboarders are being warned to adopt backcountry precautions when leaving a patrolled ski area. The advice follows at least three avalanches... Read More

An increase in sulfur dioxide emissions in combination with the minor volcanic eruptions observed over the weekend suggest there is magma in the shallow system... Read More

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising caution on the roads around parts of Hawke's Bay this evening, Monday, August 12, as a severe thunderstorm watch... Read More

An experienced storm chaser and adventure cameraman has captured drone footage of active volcano Whakaari/White Island's crater during a phase of minor eruptions... Read More

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Hawkes' Bay, as well as parts of the lower North Island and South Island. A squall line with embedded... Read More

It's an artform that spans centuries - now Bonsai workshops will be held at Palmers Welcome Bay. For store owner Ryan Choy, the Japanese tradition of shaping... Read More

The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains at Orange as Whakaari/White Island continues to have a minor eruption on Sunday... Read More

Flushing a cup of water from your taps each morning can help remove some of the metals, such as lead, that can accumulate in water overnight says a Water New... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has issued a message on behalf of the Harbourmaster advising boats to "avoid the area around Whakaari until further notice". On... Read More

Road contractors are cleaning up mounds of illegally dumped rubbish every week at Katikati's Wharawhara Rd rest area. Two to three trailer-loads of rubbish... Read More

A minor eruption has occurred at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3 and the Aviation Colour Code raised to orange. On... Read More