By Alexia Russell of RNZ In Tongariro, locals pin their hopes on rain to put out a massive blaze, so their summer incomes don't get burnt with the region's... Read More

Residents with a respiratory condition living near the Tongariro National Park fire are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves from exposure to... Read More

A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a spectacular but worrying vista for a central plateau village. The... Read More

Tauranga's oldest wildlife park has hit the market for sale, and it comes with hundreds of cute and cuddly animals. Marshalls Animal Park, near McLaren Falls,... Read More

Firefighters face another day battling to bring the Tongariro National Park fire under control. The large fire on the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday,... Read More

Evacuations have begun as an out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park continues to spread, now covering an estimated 1600ha. Residents of... Read More

An out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park has spread overnight, now covering an estimated 1000ha. The large fire in the Central Plateau... Read More

With rain forecast this weekend and temperatures in the North Island set to hit 24C, it can only mean one thing: the humidity is on the way. The dreaded... Read More

The countdown is on for Envirohub Bay of Plenty's much-anticipated Climate Action Festival 2025, returning for its third year from November 9-16. The week-long... Read More

Tauranga City Council says a full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao over the next three nights after fireworks were let off on the maunga on multiple... Read More

The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More

Ash was emitted in two recent eruptions on Whakaari/White Island, an observation flight has confirmed. There were two distinct eruptions at the active... Read More