Environment

Repeating pattern of fronts and lows

The repeating pattern of passing fronts and lows that New Zealand has experienced over the last week is set to continue into the week ahead, bringing changeable... Read More

Easing impact of earthquake strengthening in NZ

A change to the system for managing earthquake-prone buildings - EPBs - will make it easier for owners of these buildings in small towns to undertake modest building... Read More

Twilight train rides to celebrate 40th birthday

Hundreds of people wrapped up in their winter woollies on Saturday night to catch a twilight steam train from Palmerville Station. The Tauranga Model and Marine... Read More

Brace yourself for the weather ahead

A string of strong fronts whipping the country after zooming across the Tasman like a train with carriages hurtling along after each other is just some of the... Read More

Police unveil new Eagle helicopters

New Zealand Police has officially unveiled its brand new fleet of Eagle helicopters at a launch event at Onehunga on Friday afternoon. From July 1, the Police... Read More

Tourism funding for Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will be receiving $483,960 from Government in the third round of funding from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund - TIF, announced... Read More

Celebration for Plummers Point cycleway opening

The community are being encouraged to hop on their bikes and test out the latest section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway next weekend. Bring your bike,... Read More

Omokoroa students creativity on show

Omokoroa students will be showcasing their artistic creations on the afternoon of Saturday, July 27, after working on ideas for the new Omokoroa domain playground. Omokoroa... Read More

Wallabies knocking on the door

It was the unmistakable silhouette of a wallaby that excited. A Facebook post of an about-to-be-deceased wallaby as it leapt across the railway lines in front... Read More

Police remind trampers and walkers to plan ahead

Following a number of recent incidents involving people getting into difficulty outdoors Police are reminding people to plan and prepare before heading out this... Read More

Whakatane council plant trees during Matariki

The Whakatane District Council Open Spaces staff have come together with a number of local students over the last two weeks to plant specimen native trees as part... Read More

National accolade for civil engineering student

The research work of a second-year civil engineering student at Waikato University has earned him national accolades. A poster he presented to the New Zealand... Read More