A construction industry crash in China is sending shockwaves through the timber trade here. 'There's elephants in the forest,” said Rotorua-based forestry... Read More

A key piece of Eastern Bay of Plenty flood protection infrastructure has been officially opened, showing how innovation, collaboration and technology can come... Read More

A protected royal spoonbill/ kōtuku ngutupapa has been euthanised after it was found with a shotgun pellet injury to one of its wings. DOC Hauraki Biodiversity... Read More

Four incoming flights to Tauranga on Sunday evening have been cancelled due to ash from Whakaari/White Island. 'Ash cloud from White Island is covering our... Read More

If you are ever near the Bay of Islands in Northland, there's only one way to explore it. And that is by sea. My family-of-four recently enjoyed a water-filled... Read More

The Oruahine track on Mauao will be temporarily closed this coming week for maintenance. With good weather forecast for this week, Tauranga City Council are... Read More

As New Zealand enjoys autumn, many of us are preparing our homes and gardens for the colder months ahead. One important task that often goes overlooked is... Read More

A major flood protection upgrade for Edgecumbe opened today. Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson said the project significantly strengthened... Read More

Following last year's success and high demand, a Bay of Plenty ‘women only' fly-fishing workshop is coming back this year, to teach ladies the basic skills... Read More

Tauranga property owners have had a 'significant win” after the council agreed to update flood maps, a developer says. Tauranga City Council is making... Read More

A Pāpāmoa Beach swimwear designer admits she's baffled by companies that ask 'what's the catch” when she offers to teach them about zero waste garment... Read More

Many have already bought daffodil bulbs via the new fundraising initiative to support the Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty - but now is the time to really... Read More