01:00pm Tue 19 Mar, 2024
A woman allergic to wasps can now come and go from her property without fear of being stung after a 3-foot (90cm) wasp nest was removed from neighbouring... Read More
09:10am Tue 19 Mar, 2024
Fish & Game has announced that game bird hunting licences for the 2024 season are now on sale. With the season fast approaching with Opening Day on May 4,... Read More
10:00am Mon 18 Mar, 2024
Touring a water treatment plant, making jewellery, managing waste at home, and learning the basics of making tea are all part of Envirohub BOP's month of... Read More
02:00pm Fri 15 Mar, 2024
A grandmother and granddaughter who set out for a bush walk on Sunday afternoon are no doubt thanking their lucky stars after a late night rescue. The pair... Read More
07:30am Fri 15 Mar, 2024
Users of a geothermal bore found themselves without hot water this morning after scheduled maintenance resulted in bubbles and steam billowing from a motel... Read More
08:00pm Wed 13 Mar, 2024
The government has been urged to quickly shrink the number of carbon credits available for polluters to buy, after four failed auctions in 2023. The Climate... Read More
10:10am Wed 13 Mar, 2024
A cow dung-like smell wafting from earthworks along the Whakatāne stopbank has Riverside Drive residents holding their noses. However, while Bay of Plenty... Read More
08:30am Thu 07 Mar, 2024
Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm. With a wealth... Read More
08:00am Thu 07 Mar, 2024
Have you ever thought of how you can prepare your home or property for extreme fire danger ahead of time? New Zealand's national fire and emergency first... Read More
05:00pm Wed 06 Mar, 2024
Over the past two kiwifruit seasons Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has prosecuted five orchardists for illegally taking more than 100 million litres... Read More
10:10am Mon 04 Mar, 2024
White Island Tours faces potential closure after being fined over half a million dollars for its role in the Whakaari/White Island disaster. Twenty-two people... Read More
09:15am Mon 04 Mar, 2024
The New Zealand Biosecurity Awards finalists have been announced and highlight the inspiring and diverse biosecurity activities that are happening across New... Read More