Environment

Electric vehicle sales reach ‘turning point’

Sales of new electric vehicles have hit a record and for the first time have broken in to the top three passenger models sold last month. New motor industry... Read More

Winning iceberg brought people to tears

It may just be a photograph of an iceberg but the story behind it is so much more. It is also the grand prize winner of the 2019 Sony Alpha Awards, which brings... Read More

BOP holiday parks win sustainability awards

Two tourism operators in the Coastal Bay of Plenty have been nationally recognised for leading the nation in tourism sustainability innovation. Mount Maunganui's... Read More

Rotorua ‘kiwi hospital’ officially launched

A new ‘kiwi hospital' at the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa has been officially launched to start off Save Kiwi Month. The rehabilitation facility,... Read More

Govt considers scrapping old cars

The government is considering paying people to scrap their old bangers in a bid to modernise the vehicle fleet. The government is considering putting a levy... Read More

Omokoroa teacher selected for BLAKE programme

Local teacher Elizabeth Webster from Omokoroa No.1 School has been selected for the inaugural BLAKE Inspire for Teachers programme. The five-day residential... Read More

The 2020 Garden Festival starts right now

The call has gone out to Bay of Plenty gardeners. With spring in the air, and summer not far off, the hunt is officially on to find new gardens to add to the... Read More

Community‘s thoughts on climate change

Climate Change is a topic on the tip of everyone's tongues at the moment. Whether you believe it is happening or not, the one thing we can all agree on is it's... Read More

Aim to raise motorist’s environmental awareness

One of New Zealand's largest used car retailers has launched a new initiative to replant more than half an acre of native forest. The trees will be planted in... Read More

“You still won’t listen to us”

Her history teacher probably captured the essence of it all. 'You know Zoe, he said, what you are doing is much more important than history. You are making history.” Zoe... Read More

White Island steam-driven activity increases

White Island is continuing to be monitored further signs of activity. Small, muddy, geyser-like explosions were observed on Friday at Whakaari/White Island due... Read More

Mount students notch up electric vehicle race wins

Mount Maunganui College pupils and their parents are celebrating ‘well deserved' wins in an inter-school competition to design, build and compete in electric... Read More