Environment

Government funding new scientific programmes

The Government will invest $14.4 million into transformative new scientific research programmes including cutting-edge cancer treatment and vertical farming. Research,... Read More

Tauranga Moana Matariki celebrations

Matariki, the Maori New Year begins yesterday on Friday, June 14, and there are plenty of celebrations and events to get involved in here in Tauranga. There are... Read More

Kathy grumps when heavens dump

Kathy Fathers is 'all wound up” and calling in a ten-year-old promise she says was made to her by the Tauranga City Council. 'It's not too early,”... Read More

What‘s on - Cool cats, karaoke and working bee

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday! We have a chilly evening ahead, so it's time to start thinking about donning those winter jerseys, jackets and socks. The weather... Read More

BOP rural support integral following 2017 storms

According to a recent survey, the rural support trust were a significant part of helping farming families when the Bay of Plenty was hammered by storms in 2017. The... Read More

Earthquakes rattle BOP

Bay of Plenty residents may have had a rocky start this morning, after two earthquakes hit the region. The first quake hit within 5km of Rotorua at 3.48am. According... Read More

Residents appalled with litter on rural roads

A Bay of Plenty truck driver is sick of seeing litter in the same spots around rural roads. Ryan Fellingham notches up kilometres on end while driving... Read More

Scientists assessing extent of Solomons disaster

A New Zealand ecologist says a team of scientists is testing marine life and paint left from the MV Solomon Trader at the site of one of Solomon Islands'... Read More

Monday’s national weather outlook

WeatherWatch report a ridge of high pressure is bringing mainly settled conditions to New Zealand on Monday, with plenty of cloud about, especially in the west. The... Read More

BOPRC outline benefit to North Island supply chain

The substantial benefits that the Port of Tauranga's current operating and governance arrangements bring to the local, regional, and national economy were outlined... Read More

Respite from a tumultuous start to winter

Winter may have opened with a tumultuous week of weather, but the coming seven days offer a brief respite. Since last Monday most main-centres have seen their... Read More

Helping protect our sand dunes

Would you like to help protect sand dunes and have fun at the same time? Volunteers are invited to come and join in on an enjoyable morning of digging and planting... Read More