Environment

What‘s on - parades, art and horse riding

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. I tenei ra ka awatea, ka wera. Expect a fine day apart from some morning cloud, and possible showers from late evening. Also... Read More

Anglers urged to seize opportunity

Fish & Game are urging anglers to make the most of the opening date for upper stream sections in the region and excellent fishing conditions. The upper sections... Read More

Reducing air pollution in the Mount

A new, official airshed covering the Mount Maunganui industrial area will help Bay of Plenty Regional Council better manage air quality in the area - enabling... Read More

BOP earthquake reminder to make homes safer

People are being warned to take steps to prepare for a damaging earthquake before it hits. This is the message from the Earthquake Commission following... Read More

Study shows chemicals could cause beehive losses

Agricultural chemicals may be responsible for wiping out beehives in the Bay of Plenty, East Coast and Waikato. Scientists have found traces of neonicotinoid... Read More

Smokey haze continues to linger

As dozens of Australian fires continue to burn, some out of control, the air pressure set up over the Tasman Sea means New Zealand's skies continue to be polluted,... Read More

Buzzing their way to success

Otumoetai College student-entrepreneurs have been recognised for their work producing a sustainable alternative to zip lock bags. Bumble make and sell beeswax... Read More

Wildlife biologist speaking about pest control

Wildlife biologist Cam Speedy is talking to Te Puke residents about the need for pest control in the Kaimai Mamaku ranges. Te Puke Forest and Bird are hosting... Read More

Collecting rubbish in the community

Volunteers are pledging to collect a bag of rubbish in their local community during the ‘Walk and Collect Weekend', a Facebook event which is quickly... Read More

GeoNet reclassifies North Island earthquake

GeoNet has reclassified an earthquake which was recorded in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday morning. The quake hit 50 km north-west of Te Kaha at a depth of 115km... Read More

Tauranga beats historic November heat records

MetService has recorded hot temperatures around the country this weekend, with both Taupo and Tauranga beating their historic November maxima with 30.7C and 29.2C... Read More

Come climb with Zahnee

'For my birthday, I'm raising money for the Mount Lions Club and you're coming with me!” says Zahnee Riley-Campbell, who plans to climb Mauao this week.... Read More