Environment

6000 natives planted in Kōpūrererua Valley

A blustery spring day didn't stop more than 6000 native trees from being planted in Tauranga's Kōpūrererua Valley on Sunday September 14. 'Well over a hundred... Read More

Power outages: 902 customers still without supply

There are currently 902 customers in the western Bay of Plenty without power. Powerco crews made good progress over the weekend in restoring power supply... Read More

Damaged roofs, fences, trees in Katikati

Katikati experienced a wild weekend of unprecedented high wind, which left roofs and fences damaged, fallen trees and cancelled events in its wake. Katikati... Read More

Whitebaiters asked to look after flood protection

With whitebaiting season officially under way, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding fishers to enjoy the season responsibly while helping to... Read More

Be prepared before heading into bush this spring

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More

Equestrians call for safe passing on NZ roads

Tauranga horse owners are saddling up this Sunday to ride in solidarity with equestrians across the world to promote life-saving road safety messages this month. On... Read More

Teen conservationist shares love of bush

Showing off bugs under torchlight is just one of Jack Karetai-Barrett's extra-curricular activities. He first drew nationwide attention as the teen who cycled... Read More

Study shows caves no refuge from massive eruptions

Evidence of deadly ash clouds deep in the country's underground caves shows there's no escaping massive volcanic eruptions. Authors of the new study, Nowhere... Read More

BOP Climate art contest launches

A new visual arts competition launching this spring is inviting artists to imagine a future where people and planet thrive. Titled Climate Canvas: Art for... Read More

Expert tips for managing puppy teething woes

The time has come, the 'terrible twos” of puppies… the teething stage. The teething stage is when puppies lose their baby teeth and grow an adult... Read More

BOP schools fear "slow death" of outdoor education

Outdoor education will 'die a slow death” at his school if a proposed government change goes ahead, one Bay of Plenty teacher predicts. Education Outdoors... Read More

Be prepared before heading into bush this spring

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More