The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.

The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.

A heavy rain warning is in place until 11pm on Wednesday for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tai Rāwhiti.

Residents in parts of West River have been urged to stay alert as a bushfire burns in the area, with authorities warning there is still a possible...

Residents in parts of West River have been urged to stay alert as a bushfire burns in the area, with authorities warning there is still a possible...

It’s about to cost you more to try your luck — and skill — at hunting, fishing and collecting shellfish in Oregon’s wildlands and waters. More...

It’s about to cost you more to try your luck — and skill — at hunting, fishing and collecting shellfish in Oregon’s wildlands and waters. More...

The government is already behind on its target of 1.2 million new homes. A lack of roads and sewer pipes could mean it falls even further behind.

The government is already behind on its target of 1.2 million new homes. A lack of roads and sewer pipes could mean it falls even further behind.

The government is already behind on its target of 1.2 million new homes. A lack of roads and sewer pipes could mean it falls even further behind.