Environment
01:05pm Tue 25 Nov, 2025
The first major harbour built in New Zealand in decades has been completed and is now operational. The extensive work on Ōpōtiki Harbour started in 2018... Read More
11:45am Tue 25 Nov, 2025
Dog owners across New Zealand are being warned to never leave their pets unattended in vehicles during the summer as it can cause severe distress and even death. The... Read More
08:00am Tue 25 Nov, 2025
A natural light show has drawn crowds to Pāpāmoa Beach, where glowing blue waves have been lighting up the shoreline. Local Barbara Cowell, 78, said she... Read More
06:00pm Fri 21 Nov, 2025
A devastating wildfire scorched 3000ha of Tongariro National Park, but as recovery gets underway, conservation leaders say the blackened landscape could offer a... Read More
11:50am Fri 21 Nov, 2025
Tourists on a Rotorua scenic flight got more adventure than they bargained for when the float plane's engine failed mid-air. The Volcanic Air pilot successfully... Read More
08:30am Fri 21 Nov, 2025
Fishery officers will be stepping up pressure on recreational fishers who break rules for set nets during summer. Most recreational fishers follow the rules... Read More
06:02am Fri 21 Nov, 2025
Plans for pontoons in a picturesque part of Tauranga Harbour have rowers and harbourside residents riled up. The planned structure would be the new base for... Read More
08:30am Thu 20 Nov, 2025
A new covered viewing platform is being built at Minden Lookout to replace the original structure, which was removed last year due to safety concerns. The... Read More
06:30am Thu 20 Nov, 2025
The Tauranga City Council is establishing an elected member working group to help guide the city's transition to a new multi-council water organisation planned... Read More
08:00pm Wed 19 Nov, 2025
New Zealand has tumbled in an international climate-change league table, with authors now ranking it as 'low-performing”. The country fell three places... Read More
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05:00pm Wed 19 Nov, 2025
Thames-Coromandel District Council is asking people who are interested in the maintenance of the district's coastal reserves to work with council or a recognised... Read More
08:00am Tue 18 Nov, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan has been assessed and accepted by the Local Government Secretary, marking a significant... Read More
05-Dec 16:00
Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is on
05-Dec 15:00
Lions’ firewood boosts foodbank appeal
05-Dec 14:00
A guide to who you can trust!
05-Dec 13:00
Blayde to ride shotgun with Santa
05-Dec 11:45
Kmart: Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows
05-Dec 10:00
Blayde’s fight: Rare syndrome, big dreams
05-Dec 08:36
Hard plastic: Tom & Luke Snackaballs recalled
05-Dec 08:05
Whakatāne crash victim named, witnesses sought
05-Dec 08:00
Rotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired
05-Dec 07:30
140 lifeguards prep for challenging season
05-Dec 07:00
Speedway teen excels
05-Dec 06:30
30C heat for east after lightning and rain
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