Environment
08:00pm Wed 15 Apr, 2020
A chance discovery by researchers at GNS Science has shed light on why it is possible for an earthquake, in rare conditions, to trigger a volcanic eruption. In... Read More
05:08pm Wed 15 Apr, 2020
New Zealand birds are loving this lockdown, no longer having to compete with cars, buses, trains, planes or people. Kererū have been landing on back fences,... Read More
08:08am Sun 12 Apr, 2020
Kaka are thriving due to Tiakina Nga Manu - the largest ever predator control programme in the Department of Conservation's history, the Minister of Conservation... Read More
10:35am Sat 11 Apr, 2020
As the dry weather continues, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking people to make every effort to reduce water use - especially those in the rural sectors. Bay... Read More
07:50am Fri 10 Apr, 2020
Te Arawa Lakes Trust has put a rahui on the 14 Te Arawa Lakes over Easter Weekend to encourage people to stay home and stay safe in response to the COVID-19 lockdown. Trust... Read More
03:18pm Thu 09 Apr, 2020
People are being urged to take care if they need to travel for essential services or supplies, ahead of a wet forecast for Waikato and Bay of Plenty heading into... Read More
09:30am Thu 09 Apr, 2020
A potentially toxic algal bloom in the Papamoa stormwater canals is causing concern for residents. Jacqueline Edwards says the first thing she noticed is the... Read More
11:45am Wed 08 Apr, 2020
Wet wipes being flushed down the toilet continues to create extra work for councils in the western Bay of Plenty. The Western Bay of Plenty District council... Read More
07:22am Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui... Read More
11:15am Tue 31 Mar, 2020
The majority of oily waste from last night's spill into Tauranga Harbour has been recovered after Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff worked into the night. It's... Read More
06:33am Tue 31 Mar, 2020
Bay of Plenty Regional Council oil spill response staff have been working to contain an oil spill at Sulphur Point in Tauranga. An estimated 2000 litres of oily... Read More
08:15am Sat 21 Mar, 2020
With an unprecedented number of us working from home, and using videoconferencing technology, telcos are offering to waive data caps, technology commentator Peter... Read More
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
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
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