A drug checking service has warned festival goers that partaking in risky drug taking could put a downer on their fun.

Shellfish affected by biotoxins usually include bivalves like mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops.

Some Bay of Plenty retailers are feeling positive, with shoppers splashing the cash more this Christmas. However, others are ...

For the first time in nine years, a Royal New Zealand Navy frigate will take part. HMNZS Te Kaha will join CTF 150 and be ...

Praying mantis are also good to encourage into your garden, feeding on caterpillars, moths, beetles and crickets. Hoverflies ...

The NZ Dairy Expo is returning to Matamata next year and promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. Organiser Amanda ...

The present law required boats to have lifejackets on board of the correct size and type, while an incoming council rule ...

Rotorua Lakes Council removed the public bins from Blue Lake (Tikitapu) in March 2023 and said at the time it was to deter ...

Tauranga City Council’s accessibility adviser Teina Boyd, who has experience of disability, highlights that inclusivity can ...

The Department of Conservation (DoC) is alerting swimmers to look out for great white sharks after sightings in the Kawhia ...

A man reported missing from Ōtorohanga yesterday has been found by Police this morning and is safe. "Police would like to ...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in force for this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are expected about parts of ...