Mohaka pine plantation fire: Pan Pac crews help contain blaze, still dousing hot spots
“As we manage production forests, Pan Pac always has workers operating in our forests, enabling us to identify…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Whangārei fire contained after smoke pours through Cameron St sushi shop
Kitchen crew were getting ready for a busy Labour Day Monday lunchtime, she said. She did not believe…
One injured as firefighters battle Northcote house fire, section of Onewa Rd closed
Auckland Transport said multiple buses were being rerouted as emergency services responded. Northcote College said it was aware…