Rural

Fine in the BOP, but wet weekend for many

It's been a wet weekend for many across New Zealand, but relatively fine in the Bay of Plenty. A front moved over the country on Friday, followed by a low centred... Read More

Tauranga Rocks

While walking through Yatton Park in winter, it's clear something magical is happening. As I crunch along the frosty path, I hear squeals of laughter and excitement... Read More

Two vehicle crash below Kaimai Summit

Police report there has been a vehicle crash on the Matamata side of the Kaimai Range on Saturday morning. The two car crash was reported at 10.37am. The location... Read More

Sirens will signal tsunami threat

Ten to twelve tsunami warning sirens will be installed along 15 kilometres of coastline from near Mount Maunganui Primary School to Papamoa East. They will also... Read More

What’s on – Haggis, drifting and acoustic music

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Check out some local activities including a haggis tasting in Gate Pa. Although it was a cold night last night, it's looking... Read More

Consumers reminded to service gas appliances

In the wake of Friday's explosion in a house in Christchurch, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ stresses the importance of getting gas appliances regularly... Read More

AA announce new Smartfuel programme partner

The Automobile Association - AA have announced their new Smartfuel programme partner through an email to people signed up to the programme. GAS Service Stations... Read More

Coming together to support Te Puna rugby teams

Te Puna community members are banding together this weekend to get behind their boys in blue and black at the Baywide Men's Club Rugby finals. The clubs Premiere... Read More

Farmers rise to climate challenge

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is today joining with other primary sector leaders to launch a Primary Sector Climate Change Commitment: He Waka Eke Noa... Read More

Repeating pattern of fronts and lows

The repeating pattern of passing fronts and lows that New Zealand has experienced over the last week is set to continue into the week ahead, bringing changeable... Read More

Police urge caution along ‘Windy Gap’

A campervan has been blown over on its side on State Highway 5. There are also reports of trees down in the Bay of Plenty after a blast of wind and rain came... Read More

Waimana Gorge closed for another two weeks

NZTA have advised that the Waimana Gorge will remain closed for another two weeks until approximately Friday July 26. The road, connecting Taneatua to Waimana,... Read More