Fireworks are being blamed for a fire at a kiwifruit orchard in the Coromandel town of Pāuanui. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said the blaze started just... Read More

An accidental 'mishap” with a vehicle is believed to have started the fire in the central plateau, which is now fully contained. Fire and Emergency... Read More

Built up debris was being cleared from underneath Whakatāne Bridge this week. Heavy rain events over past weeks have left woody debris piled up against the... Read More

The Ministry for Primary Industries has refuted concerns of yellow-legged hornets reaching the Bay of Plenty. This follows a social media post of a suspected... Read More

Dozens of firefighters and five helicopters are at Tongariro National Park this morning to tackle a large vegetation blaze. Mild conditions overnight helped... Read More

Reports of roaming dogs in the Western Bay of Plenty have risen more than 80% in a year, with experts warning it could lead to dangerous and unpredictable situations. Tauranga... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public health warning urging people not to collect or consume shellfish along the Bay of Plenty coastline, from just north... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is helping residents make the most of the festive season with a summer guide covering everything from library hours and... Read More

Roses are red, violets are blue, this year marks the Bay of Plenty Rose Society's 60th anniversary, and members welcome you to join them too! The society... Read More

DIY is a time-honoured tradition for every Kiwi, but before you 'dig in” this summer, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding landowners... Read More

Environmental group Project Parore has moved to a new base at 48 Church St as it plans for the future beyond its five-year Jobs for Nature funding, which ends... Read More

It's getting hot and the sun is coming out to play. But as the days get warmer and people begin to spend more time outdoors, the Cancer Society's SunSmart website... Read More