11:00am Sun 12 Feb, 2023
Flooding and high water levels could be coming for people on the shores of Lake Taupō and near the Waikato River, and roadworks near Taupō are postponed until... Read More
06:30am Wed 18 Jan, 2023
As people enjoy fishing the Bay of Plenty's blue this summer, fresh information has surfaced that could help recreational anglers save hundreds of thousands of... Read More
04:00pm Sun 15 Jan, 2023
The 2023 Waka Ama Sprint National Championships is underway. With the last championships being held in January 2021, national titles are definitely up for grabs... Read More
09:10am Fri 13 Jan, 2023
A team of scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research are aboard the research vessel Tangaroa for a six-week voyage to Antarctica. Their... Read More
05:08pm Wed 11 Jan, 2023
Locals and manuhiri/visitors alike are being reminded to thoroughly clean their vessels to stop the spread of invasive pests in Rotorua lakes. Te Arawa Lakes... Read More
03:00pm Wed 11 Jan, 2023
With weather conditions expected to improve, Operation Neptune will be patrolling Waikato waters again this weekend. For three weeks over the Christmas holiday... Read More
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