Significant flooding has closed a section of State Highway 2 at Paengaroa. Meanwhile, a thick layer of fog covered the region this morning. 'Due to bridge... Read More

With observed activity at Whakaari decreasing in recent weeks, GeoNet is lowering the volcano's alert level. In an update on its website, GeoNet said the... Read More

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), which was previously scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Tauranga... Read More

Take Katikati's Long Park Rd as far as it can deliver you. To that beautiful place, the reserve, Te Whareorahi, just on dawn, at 5.30am on Friday, June 20. Then... Read More

A local competition is on to help stop the spread of moth plant weed, with prizes up for grabs for those who can collect the most pods. Moth plant is a fast-growing,... Read More

TextStudents from across the Bay of Plenty gathered to showcase innovative environmental thinking at the 2025 Enviro Challenge, held at Tauranga Girls' College. The... Read More

A rusting car body found in a popular swimming hole is just one of many cars the Bay of Plenty Regional Council may have to pull out of rivers this year. The... Read More

Predator Free Waihī Beach has received a significant boost in its fight to restore the natural ecosystem of Bowentown, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation... Read More

Te Ranga School's possum and pest hunt was rebooted last year and is on again this weekend. The event began in 1998 as a pig and possum hunt, but until last... Read More

Registering your dog could be the difference between hours and days when it comes to getting a lost pet back home. Dog registration has been part of owning... Read More

Juliet Little is calling on the Te Puke community to help keep families warm this winter by donating new pyjamas and socks for all ages. 'I'm wanting to collect... Read More

It's that time of year again, when young fur seals start turning up in all sorts of odd places, from footpaths and paddocks to busy roads. With fur... Read More