Environment

Navy specialists and Police improving water search

Royal New Zealand Navy - RNZN - hydrographic specialists are conducting a search exercise with Police on Lake Taupo. The team, from Littoral Warfare Unit HMNZS... Read More

Saturday‘s national forecast

The MetService has issued a severe weather watch this morning for parts of central New Zealand. WeatherWatch weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson says a low pressure... Read More

Celestial navigators arrive safely in Tauranga

The double-hulled sailing canoe Fa'afaite has arrived safe and sound in Tauranga Harbour on Friday, after leaving Tahiti on August 20 and crossing the Pacific... Read More

Robotics Plus win ANZLF Trans-Tasman Awards

Tauranga's Robotics Plus, a world-leading robotics and automation company developing innovation to unlock new levels of productivity in some of the world's... Read More

Plenty to see and learn in the Aongatete Forest

Did you know we have an amazing forest - the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park right on our doorstep here in the Western Bay of Plenty? Never been? Well now's your... Read More

What’s in a name?

The Weekend Sun took to the streets for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori or Māori Language Week, asking members of the public if they know the meaning behind the name... Read More

Help keep New Zealand beautiful

Keep New Zealand Beautiful is again asking Kiwis to ‘Do The Right Thing' and keep Aotearoa clean with the return of G.J Gardner Homes Clean Up Week on September... Read More

Big stinks hangs over Mount

Is the jewel in Tauranga's crown turning whiffy? Is Mount Maunganui becoming Mount Manky? Even a local real estate agent reportedly told a client if you... Read More

Plan launched to identify landfill risks

A multi-agency response to identify risks from old landfills has been launched today by the Ministry for the Environment. The project will be led by the ministry... Read More

Bay of Plenty taking action for nature

The Bay of Plenty is leading the way for Conservation Week 2019, with 26 events registered for people of all ages to get involved and care for nature. This year... Read More

Trash dumped on Tauranga streets growing

Tauranga Labour list MP Jan Tinetti is calling on individuals, businesses and councils to up their game when it comes to the disposal and clean-up of rubbish around... Read More

E-Fleets could solve Tauranga traffic woes

As traffic congestion in Tauranga continues to cause frustration for motorists, a shared-office space hopes its shared e-bikes, scooters and electric cars for... Read More