10:00am Sat 31 Dec, 2022
A thee-day ban or rāhui has been put in place on the waters at the Huka Falls following a death there, says a Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board spokesperson. ... Read More
09:00am Sat 31 Dec, 2022
A senior Surf Lifesaving manager has warned beachgoers to consider leaving the pooch at home - as it could save their lives. Eastern region Surf Lifesaving manager... Read More
08:30am Wed 28 Dec, 2022
As the weather warms up, many of us flock to New Zealand's beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers but it's also when several people get into trouble. "Sadly,... Read More
09:10am Tue 20 Dec, 2022
Fish & Game are providing a free talk and demonstration on improving trout anglers' boat fishing skills and knowledge this summer. This year the event is set... Read More
08:00am Sat 17 Dec, 2022
The traditional trout fishing opening date is back in place following a recent meeting of the Eastern Fish & Game Council. At the meeting, it was resolved to... Read More
11:45am Thu 01 Dec, 2022
Today marks an important date in the calendar of keen trout fishers around the region. Several Eastern Region streams, which have remained closed because of... Read More
06:50am Sun 27 Nov, 2022
Coastguard's Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade Campaign is back for this summer following last season's hiatus due to COVID, starting December 8 until February 6. To... Read More
08:30am Wed 16 Nov, 2022
A lost and highly venomous sea snake has been found in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour after it was swept away from the Pacific. The banded sea snake is a rare... Read More
06:42am Tue 08 Nov, 2022
People are being advised to avoid taking water from a particular section of Lake Taupō, Milk powder and krill oil have been leaking into the water following... Read More
08:50am Wed 26 Oct, 2022
A kayak has been recovered in the search for a man missing on Lake Rotorua. The inflatable kayak matches the description of the one used by the man, a visitor... Read More
10:47am Tue 25 Oct, 2022
Police Search and Rescue continue to search for a missing kayaker on Lake Rotorua this morning after he was reported overdue yesterday afternoon. The man, who... Read More
08:49pm Mon 24 Oct, 2022
Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for any information from anyone about a kayaker who has been reported overdue on Lake Rotorua. Police are concerned for his... Read More