Environment
01:47pm Wed 21 Oct, 2026
Whakaari/White Island volcano is now continuously erupting a small amount of volcanic ash, Earth Sciences New Zealand says. The island's Volcanic Alert Level... Read More
08:22am Tue 20 Oct, 2026
GeoNet says steam and gas plumes are rising from Whakaari/White Island. The plumes were first spotted six days ago at the island which erupted in 2019, killing... Read More
04:00pm Sun 18 Oct, 2026
Many Bay of Plenty residents will be busy mucking in to get their garden growing for summer. For those who'd like to receive free seeds to plant, Whanganui-based... Read More
06:00pm Wed 14 Oct, 2026
A 'foul” stench that plagued Mount Maunganui neighbours for days has led to two Bay of Plenty companies being fined for discharging 'offensive”... Read More
02:00pm Wed 14 Oct, 2026
An observation flight has confirmed no eruption at Whakaari/White Island this week despite large steam and gas plumes over the island. Photos posted to... Read More
09:40am Tue 13 Oct, 2026
The theft of trees and shrubbery across Thames-Coromandel is costing ratepayers thousands of dollars in clean-up bills. Mayor Peter Revell has slammed the... Read More
02:00pm Mon 12 Oct, 2026
A large plume coming from Whakaari/White Island is because of low to moderate steam emissions from the active vent, and weather conditions, GeoNet says. Photos... Read More
12:00pm Sat 10 Oct, 2026
Transforming underground stormwater pipes into a thriving, open wetland in the centre of Whakatāne has won the district council a national water industry award. The... Read More
08:00am Fri 09 Oct, 2026
Could the Bay of Plenty one day become predator free? That's the ambitious vision being put to the community at a public meeting this weekend, where locals... Read More
06:00pm Tue 06 Oct, 2026
By RNZ Nine to Noon El Niño is expected to cause spikes in high temperatures this summer which, combined with dryness and wind, will result in an increased... Read More
03:30pm Sun 04 Oct, 2026
What's that bright object in the sky? Is it a planet, a star or something much further away? If questions like these have ever crossed your mind, the Tauranga... Read More
06:30am Wed 30 Sep, 2026
New Zealanders concerned about H5 bird flu can hear directly from experts leading the country's response on a free online webinar next month. Tauranga Moana... Read More
24-Oct 07:00
Bay of Plenty gears up for busy Labour weekend
23-Oct 18:00
Council approves another $3.5m for Mauao recovery
23-Oct 17:00
Tauranga doctor identifies sore as rare disease
23-Oct 16:00
Whitianga opens $11.5m recycling centre
23-Oct 14:33
Tauranga photo club celebrates 70 years
23-Oct 14:01
Three trustees elected to Manawa Trust
23-Oct 11:58
Riot of colour and creativity at Tauranga Fringe
23-Oct 10:00
Speedway stars set for Baypark season opener
23-Oct 07:23
Tauranga Council budgets $100k to find new CEO
23-Oct 07:05
Bay of Plenty basking in summer-like warmth
23-Oct 06:07
Search duo reach 150 call-outs
22-Oct 18:00
Fishers face $600 fines as summer patrols ramp up
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