Environment

Public urged to avoid beaches amid tsunami warning

'Don't go to the beach. Don't go surfing,” warned Eastern Region Lifesaving Manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell this morning, as strong sea currents continue... Read More

Giving Instant Kiwi tickets a second life

Hundreds of thousands of unscratched Instant Kiwi tickets are being given a new lease of life as egg cartons, fruit trays, and cup holders thanks to a new recycling... Read More

Coastal surges expected following Russian quake

Coastal parts of New Zealand, including Tauranga, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, are under a beach and marine threat from the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake,... Read More

Te Puke neighbours' flooding fight

Every time it rains, residents of a Western Bay of Plenty neighbourhood watch and wait for the flood waters to rise. They say it's only in the last few years... Read More

NZTA's winter driving advice amid ongoing works

Motorists are being urged to report potholes when they see them, so roading contractors can get them fixed quickly. 'During weather events, road conditions... Read More

Western Bay introduces battery recycling

Heading to your local Western Bay library to return your books? Now you can drop off your used household batteries at the same time. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Maketū Rotary club's lasting impact

For a club that lasted less than 20 years, there are reminders everywhere in Maketū of the hard work, dedication and community spirit of its Rotary Club members. The... Read More

DOC to restore walking track in Coromandel

Walking access to one of Coromandel's most picturesque bays will reopen, with the Department of Conservation confirming it will repair the track to Waimata Gemstone... Read More

'Back on track': Greens want regional rail revival

The Green Partyis calling on the Government to extend the Auckland-Hamilton passenger rail network to Tauranga. However, Bay of Plenty Regional Council's... Read More

Electric straddle trial at Port of Tauranga

Port of Tauranga will trial the country's first all-electric container straddle carrier. Co-funded by the Government's Low Emission Transport Fund administered... Read More

Frustration grows over felled native trees

A Bay of Plenty property owner is beginning to despair as weeds take over an area once home to native tress and shrubs. Resident Brent Sheather complained... Read More

Materials choppered to historic falls site

A track and lookout closure will be in effect at Te Rere o Ōmanawa/ Ōmanawa Falls tomorrow. In a statement, Tauranga City Council said the closure is to... Read More