News

Taking action at Sustainable Day out

Sustainable Day Out is an event a part of the month-long calendar of events of Sustainable Backyards. Project manager for Envirohub Liesel Carnie says the Sustainable... Read More

Keeping our beaches sandy

Sand is something we lie on, walk the dogs on, play cricket on - so many things come to mind when someone says sand, but how do our beaches and bays stay sandy? Around... Read More

A simple, clean shot

Archery is one of the oldest arts still practised today - probably dating back to the Stone Age - around 20,000BC. Ancient Egyptians popularised it by using bows... Read More

Ferns chasing history in semi-final

A piece of history is on offer for the Football Ferns if they can overcome the challenge of a classy Italian outfit in the semi-finals of the Algarve Cup on Sunday... Read More

A pitter patter of rain possible early in the week

There's minimal risk of severe weather ahead, says the MetService. The MetService advise that a weakening front is moving slowly east across the south of... Read More

Car hit pedestrian in Tauriko

Police report that they were alerted to a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in Tauriko this afternoon. The pedestrian has received serious injuries after... Read More

Jordy Scott wins women‘s Speed & Style

As Jordy Scott from the USA crossed the finish line in the women's final of the CLIF Speed & Style, it was a win for her and a win for women in the sport. Jordy's... Read More

Police make arrest in Papamoa

Police arrested a man at a property in Papamoa on Friday night. Police were observed at the Domain Rd address around 7.40pm, with Police cars parked along the... Read More

Harvesting of Green, Gold and Red Kiwifruit begins

The 2020 harvesting of Green, Gold and Red Kiwifruit has begun with kiwifruit picking underway in Gisborne and the Bay of Plenty. The 2020 season is forecast... Read More

Begging ban sent packing

Tauranga's controversial begging ban, which only came into force in April last year, has been revoked. Councillors voted six-four in favour of ditching the bylaw... Read More

Tauranga taxi landscape changes shape

Uber ride share drivers claim there's a turf war simmering in Tauranga with conventional taxi drivers accused of ‘poaching' Uber fares and ‘double... Read More

Waihi Bay Rains event to raise bush fire funds

Help is still urgently needed to support all the recovery efforts being made due to the Australian fires, says Bay Rains organisers. The second Bay Rains music... Read More