Fire emergency services are responding to two fires in the Western Bay of Plenty. Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Josh Pennefather says they are responding... Read More

Rotorua and Katikati could be home to two new potential regional parks proposed in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's plan for the next 10 years. Whether... Read More

Dog owners are being told not to panic despite a new parasite claiming the life of a dog in Canterbury. Biosecurity New Zealand said it was the first time... Read More

The ‘Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri!' exhibition is open to the public until Thursday, June 27 at Te Ao Mārama... Read More

Summer is officially over which means it's the time of the year when hot showers get longer, heaters get turned on and lights get turned on earlier due to daylight... Read More

Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when Whakaari White Island erupted offshore from Whakatāne on December 9, 2019. Many were tourists visiting... Read More

With the Roar hunting season now in full swing, the NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters how to make the most of the season and make it home safe.... Read More

A month's worth of road rebuilding and resurfacing is being planned for State Highway 2/Hewletts Road in Mount Maunganui Work gets underway on Sunday, April... Read More

New research has revealed New Zealanders have higher expectations of their buildings in earthquake events than providing life safety alone. 'New Zealanders... Read More

The Whakatāne community is being urged to speak up on the council's climate change strategy as the crisis affects people's homes, livelihoods and is... Read More

The battle against an invasive species that has decimated kōura (freshwater crayfish) populations has taken centre stage in a centennial celebration. Te... Read More

Police say if you're walking on Mauao / Mount Maunganui this coming week, see if you can spot the 78 rescue markers placed along the tracks. You can see the... Read More