Environment
11:40am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
Update: 12:40 Fire and emergency services say they sent one fire truck to the small scrub fire. The fire has since been extinguished. Fire and emergency... Read More
07:30am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
A veteran of Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is reminding beach-goers to stay safe in the surf this summer after he pulled two people from the water at Mount Main... Read More
07:00am Thu 21 Dec, 2023
A man who has spent months working security on State Highway 25A in Coromandel says he's extremely relieved the Taparahi Bridge was able to reopen ahead... Read More
03:00pm Wed 20 Dec, 2023
While most Kiwis welcome a hot summer, sun and heat exposure can pose significant dangers to pets. Like humans, pets can also suffer from heatstroke, dehydration,... Read More
01:00pm Wed 20 Dec, 2023
Summer visitors to Hahei and Cathedral Cove can enjoy the cultural history of several significant sites and other coastal locations with the opening of new and... Read More
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06:45am Wed 20 Dec, 2023
A triumph of perseverance is unfolding as State Highway 25A Taparahi reopens its winding picturesque route this morning after an extensive reconstruction effort. State... Read More
07:30am Tue 19 Dec, 2023
A Waikato farmer has been convicted on two charges and fined $70,000 for the unlawful discharge of dairy effluent into the environment and contravention of an... Read More
06:00pm Mon 18 Dec, 2023
A judicial review has found demolition of a network of huts in Te Urewera was unlawful. Twenty-nine huts were burned down in 2022 at the direction of Tūhoe's... Read More
04:00pm Mon 18 Dec, 2023
A single Hector's dolphin caught in a fishing net off in New Zealand waters has triggered actions designed to provide further protection from fishing activity. "As... Read More
03:00pm Mon 18 Dec, 2023
Longline and kontiki fishing devices can be used anywhere along the beach, as long as they aren't within 300m of any flagged lifeguard area. However, additional... Read More
10:10am Mon 18 Dec, 2023
A 73-year-old local lifeguard says 'it was just another day at the office” when he saved two lives at Mount Main Beach over the weekend. Kent Jarman... Read More
07:30am Mon 18 Dec, 2023
The work leading up to the launch of the next 100-year community resilience plan for the low lying areas of the Hauraki Plains is being described as a "labour... Read More
15-Mar 11:00
Muslim community fears more shootings ahead
15-Mar 10:00
Multicultural festival: a vibrant celebration
15-Mar 09:04
Echo Walking Festival celebrates scenic trails
15-Mar 08:00
Zespri’s Kiwifruit charter departs for China
15-Mar 07:30
What's On: Saint Paddy's, orchestra and hungerball
15-Mar 07:02
A real head-turner
15-Mar 06:30
Pāpāmoa triathlete invited to compete in Hawaii
14-Mar 20:00
Autumn’s best fruit and veggies hit peak season
14-Mar 19:00
Banks compete for home loans
14-Mar 18:00
Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty case
14-Mar 17:00
Duo feeding thousands on Ukranian frontline
14-Mar 16:00
Police seek man who helped after Tokoroa assault
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