Changes to the Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) are a response to the threat of new and emerging pests across the region. Following a partial... Read More

Despite the impressive large plume above Whakaari/White Island this morning authorities say the volcano has not erupted. Photos posted to social media today... Read More

With winter starting to bite, Powerco is urging property owners to keep trees well clear of power lines. In a statement, the lines company said overgrown... Read More

In 2024 ACC spent more than $44 million dollars helping people recover from snow-sports related activities. The organisation is challenging people to take... Read More

As the snow season gets underway, NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is boosting avalanche safety with a new video series, delivering a vital resource for backcountry... Read More

A Bay of Plenty group that runs activities to promote environmental sustainability buy-in from the community is fundraising for a new heat press to continue... Read More

National Volunteer Week is about to begin and the Western Bay of Plenty is gearing up to celebrate. Volunteering Services Bay of Plenty is hosting four events... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents have until June 22 to have their say on the next stage of the Ōmokoroa Domain Concept Plan. The plan is all about improving... Read More

What if the humble black soldier fly held the key to reducing our most challenging organic waste and could even help degrade plastics? Researchers at Te... Read More

A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4. Australian... Read More

Tamariki from Tiaki Early Learning Centre have helped restore Rotorua's wetlands by planting 12 harakeke plants at Te Kukuwai o Waingaehe Iti. The hands-on... Read More

If you think autumn and spring seem different now compared to how they used to be, you'd be right. New University of Canterbury research explores the impact... Read More