Underwater trapping across the Bay of Plenty coastline this summer by Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirmed that the aggressive Asian paddle crab has become... Read More

The Bay of Plenty is responsible for more than 10 per cent of digitally trapped pests nationwide, according to new data. There have been more than 2800 pests... Read More

The entire Coromandel has now been declared officially in a meteorological drought. Last week it had only been declared for the northern half of the district. The... Read More

A temporary health warning remains in place in Whakatane following a sewage overflow on last week. Whakatane District Council are awaiting results of further... Read More

Dealing with fly tippers and people who don't clean up their dog's poop is a filthy and frustrating problem, says Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff... Read More

Air New Zealand has diverted more than 890 tonnes of in-flight waste from landfill two years on from the launch of Project Green. The initiative, which started... Read More

Many residents around the Welcome Bay and Hairini area have noticed a new wetland taking shape near the Maungatapu underpass. This is an NZTA run collaborative... Read More

Sustainable Backyards is back for 2020, bringing with it a month-long calendar of environmental events in March. This year celebrates 15 years of sustainability,... Read More

The kiwifruit industry's Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal recognising outstanding contributions has this year been awarded to Ian Greaves, for the life-saving pastoral... Read More

Rebecca Penman has raised more than $20,000 to help with the wildlife relief in Australia and then headed to Victoria to offer her services. The Tauranga vet... Read More

Good Neighbour's community gardens at Bethlehem and Welcome Bay are the result of awesome foresight and a lot of planning by some incredibly insightful individuals.... Read More

The fairytale of the Billy Goats Gruff is being played out in suburban Tauranga. In a real-life, but loose adaption, the mean ‘who's that tripping over... Read More