Environment
10:00am Sat 11 Jul, 2020
Wildlife institutions affected by a loss of visitor revenue during the COVID-19 lockdown are set to receive government support with nearly $15 million of funding... Read More
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07:30am Sat 11 Jul, 2020
Bay Conservation Alliance, an organisation linking together 14 of the most significant community conservation groups in the Bay of Plenty, is very happy to... Read More
06:50am Fri 10 Jul, 2020
Project Parore, an initiative to protect native flora, fauna, waterways and landscapes alongside sustainable commercial and residential land use, is planning... Read More
04:14pm Thu 09 Jul, 2020
A little bit of hope at the end of a very long, dark tunnel. That's how a recent government funding boost for freshwater and environmental projects has been... Read More
12:10am Mon 06 Jul, 2020
PowerCo is reporting power cuts in Maketu, Pongakawa, Te Puna and the Lower Kaimai area. A power outage in Pongakawa which occurred at 11.56pm is affecting 1861... Read More
06:50am Sun 05 Jul, 2020
LegaSea are proposing an overhaul of New Zealand's fisheries system, which could see the end of ‘no take' fishing zones. The proposal, called Rescue... Read More
03:30pm Sat 04 Jul, 2020
A Heavy Rain Watch has been issued by the MetService for the Bay Of Plenty, Rotorua, and Gisborne area north of Ruatoria for Sunday night 'Northeast winds may... Read More
12:30pm Sat 04 Jul, 2020
Charity Sustainable Coastlines has just kicked off its winter tree planting tour, providing critical support for freshwater quality while helping to solve some... Read More
08:00am Sat 04 Jul, 2020
Good Neighbour has been announced as the winner in the Sustainable Future category in the TECT Community Awards. The charity is well known in the region for their... Read More
05:01pm Fri 03 Jul, 2020
Conservation groups on the central east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula are marking a major success, with confirmation of a population kiwi in the settlements... Read More
10:37am Fri 03 Jul, 2020
A white mushroom shaped plume in the ocean near Otaiti Reef is concerning residents of Motiti Island, who fear it is pollution from the Rena Wreck. Motiti resident... Read More
06:09pm Wed 01 Jul, 2020
To mark the start of Plastic Free July, the Packaging Forum's Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme has announced the recycling service will soon be returning to the Bay... Read More
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
04-Nov 16:25
Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
04-Nov 16:00
Little girl's wish tops Katikati tree with star
04-Nov 11:45
More than 1400 hurt by fireworks in five years
04-Nov 11:00
Public art symposium seeks volunteers
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