Property

Athenree packhouse destroyed by fire

Update, 4.15pm: Fire damaged a packhouse in the Western Bay of Plenty so severely that bulldozers were being discussed. Firefighters quickly got several calls... Read More

Severe thunderstorm warning in force

The MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Sunday afternoon for the areas of South Waikato, Taupo, Otorohanga and Rotorua. A Severe Thunderstorm... Read More

It‘s time to connect

An enormous pohutukawa takes root in downtown Mount Maunganui, standing tall among new residential developments. The Pitau Road tree, which is estimated to... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch in force

The MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch which is valid until late this evening. The watch affects people in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo,... Read More

Getting creative with saving penguins

I've decided to become a backyard trapper. I always loved watching Daniel Boone, America's great frontiersman and explorer when I was growing up, and somehow... Read More

Charity House up for sale

Looking for an innovative and affordable new home? Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology recently put this year's Charity House up for sale by deadline. The Charity... Read More

House price national average passes $700k

The housing market is picking up again, with a shortage of listings and low-interest rates driving up values. The average national value increased 3.3 per cent... Read More

BOP property prices creeps up again

Average asking prices for properties in the Bay of Plenty have crept up again during November into the $700,000 bracket. Real-time data from realestate.co.nz... Read More

Simon Bridges‘ office defaced

The electorate office of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been defaced by a group who state that they want the Government to take action to stop the last committed... Read More

More heatwaves on the way for summer

It kicks off with a windy start, as December is forecast to be blustery, particularly for the Western parts of the South Island which could get stormy. Niwa meteorologist... Read More

Free backyard rat traps for Mount residents

A free backyard rat trap for Mount Maunganui residents wishing to combat predators and help native species thrive is the goal of Tauranga's wildlife experts. 'We... Read More

Down in the dunes

Dune restoration specialist Greg Jenks says healthy dunes play a crucial role in preventing erosion of Tauranga beaches. Forest and Bird Tauranga is hosting... Read More