Environment
09:45am Sat 27 Dec, 2025
Surf lifeguards say they're having to perform fewer rescues thanks to a focus on preventive lifeguarding. And as summer's hot weather drives hordes to the... Read More
07:06am Fri 26 Dec, 2025
Fireworks have dazzled crowds for thousands of years, but the age‑old tradition has always had its detractors — particularly among pet owners and neighbours... Read More
03:00pm Tue 23 Dec, 2025
Water safety experts are urging caution as a busy summer kicks off with surf lifeguards performing double the number of rescues compared to the same season last... Read More
01:00pm Tue 23 Dec, 2025
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a ban on fireworks in the Waikato's Coromandel Zone. The ban, which was now in place, would be until Friday, January... Read More
03:00pm Sun 21 Dec, 2025
The Weekend Sun is celebrating the long, sunny days ahead with an Unstoppable Summer photo competition - so we want to see how you're enjoying it! Whether... Read More
12:00pm Sat 20 Dec, 2025
Matua Scouts are planning a Christmas tree collection in January as part of a major fundraising drive to get their young members to the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More
04:01pm Fri 19 Dec, 2025
New Zealanders are gearing up for another summer of naturing, based on a newly released Department of Conservation report. And coastal destinations and short... Read More
07:07am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
A distraction caused by an off-leash dog has been blamed for the deaths of two dotterel chicks in nests on Waihī Beach. According to wildlife protection... Read More
08:15am Thu 18 Dec, 2025
The Waitomo Petrol Station forecourt in Pāpāmoa is being cordoned after a diesel spill. Firefighters were called to the scene just before 8am. Fire and... Read More
11:00am Tue 16 Dec, 2025
Thames-Coromandel will move into a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday until further notice, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A restricted fire season... Read More
01:00pm Fri 12 Dec, 2025
The public are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the eastern Bay of Plenty region due to the presence of biotoxins. 'Routine... Read More
08:45am Thu 11 Dec, 2025
Rat numbers could double by 2090 if climate change gets really bad, says the Department of Conservation (DoC) as it hunts urgently for $150 million in extra... Read More
24-Oct 16:00
Road resurfacing season starts in Western Bay
24-Oct 13:25
Waihī lifeguards farewell club’s oldest member
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
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