Work to unblock the Mangapapa pipes which were blocked by improperly disposed garden waste has stalled due to heavy rain.

Work to unblock the Mangapapa pipes which were blocked by improperly disposed garden waste has stalled due to heavy rain.

Gisborne District Council chief scientist Murry Cave said it was disappointing the waterways have been clogged again.

It is unclear what kind, or how many sharks have been seen.

It is unclear what kind, or how many sharks have been seen.

People are being told to avoid popular swimming spots along the Waimakariri River in Canterbury due to high levels of faecal bacteria.

The Strathcona Regional District is working to set up a permanent wood waste collection program for residents south of Campbell River. The program has...

The Strathcona Regional District is working to set up a permanent wood waste collection program for residents south of Campbell River. The program has...

The Ongwediva Town Council has issued a stern warning to residents against illegally dumping their domestic and gardening waste in undesignated areas....

Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce...