27 Nov 08:18
Monday might be a wind warnings kinda day
27 Nov 07:30
Project to probe large-scale spirulina production
27 Nov 06:52
New Year border exception for seasonal workers
27 Nov 06:30
Summer officially begins on December 1
26 Nov 15:05
White Island eruption death toll rises to 22
26 Nov 14:00
New interactive map to help explore NZ by bike
26 Nov 13:00
One new COVID-19 case in managed isolation
26 Nov 12:55
Jury deliberations begin over 2014 baby death
26 Nov 11:50
Police name SH5 fatal crash victim
26 Nov 09:10
CovidCard a win for elderly in BOP trial
26 Nov 07:25
The final showdown for 2020 Dirt Guide Honours
26 Nov 07:00
NZ-based soldier charged with espionage
26 Nov 06:50
Temperatures forecast to drop in the coming days
26 Nov 06:35
Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapade
25 Nov 16:05
EBOP Kiwifruit orchard wins inaugural award
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10:30am Saturday 21 Nov, 2020
Geonet report that a 5.2M earthquake struck near Mt Ruapehu early this morning. The quake struck at 1.43am, 35 km west of Ohakune at a depth of 127km. More... Read More
3:00pm Friday 20 Nov, 2020
Rotorua's council wants your thoughts on a new concept plan for the redevelopment of Waitōharuru - Tarawera Landing. The Rotorua Lakes Council,... Read More
6:52am Friday 20 Nov, 2020
People are being warned to take precautions when working in the garden to avoid contracting Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella... Read More
12:06pm Thursday 19 Nov, 2020
A Rotorua pest trapping trust says it may have to install security cameras to protect its traps after about 20 have been stolen in recent months. Members... Read More
10:45am Thursday 19 Nov, 2020
The recent wet weather has seen a respite to the dry in the Bay of Plenty - but not enough to lift dry weather warnings yet. Rain recorded since the... Read More
9:38am Wednesday 18 Nov, 2020
This week is Get Outdoors Week and the Department of Conservation is joining Recreation Aotearoa and others to call for people to get out into nature... Read More
10:45am Monday 16 Nov, 2020
The votes are in and the result is conclusive - the kākāpō has won bird of the year for an unprecedented second time. The victory... Read More
9:36am Sunday 15 Nov, 2020
One person has died in a house fire in Whakatāne this morning. Emergency services were called to the property on Tuhoe Avenue at around 5.30am. Further... Read More
9:30am Saturday 14 Nov, 2020
The Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island has been raised to Level 2. New observations this week show small amounts of volcanic... Read More
2:57pm Tuesday 10 Nov, 2020
The owners of around 450 properties at Lake Tarawera will be up for a $33,000 bill if the council decides to go ahead with a plan to connect... Read More
4:00pm Saturday 07 Nov, 2020
Virtual reality is bringing prehistoric New Zealand back to life thanks to a collaboration between Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research and digital agency,... Read More
8:30am Saturday 07 Nov, 2020
The health warning for Lake Rotorua and the Ōhau Channel has now been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health. Results of water testing by Bay... Read More
6:54am Thursday 05 Nov, 2020
It’s been 10 years since the last substantial algal bloom was recorded for Lake Rotorua, which occurred in 2010 near Hamurana. A small bloom... Read More
6:45am Wednesday 04 Nov, 2020
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake temperature is rising, but volcanic activity remains low. About three weeks ago, it was sitting at 15°C but GeoNet... Read More
6:39am Wednesday 04 Nov, 2020
Health authorities in the Bay of Plenty are warning people about the potential dangers of Legionnaires' Disease. While gardening at this time of... Read More