Environment

Tauranga’s mystery noise still a conundrum

There's still been no word on what the mystery noise is that has been puzzling Tauranga residents recently. SunLive has reached out to GeoNet and the Defence... Read More

Recycling drop-offs – sorting required

Anyone dropping-off recyclable waste at the Whakatāne District Council's Whakatāne or Murupara transfer stations will now be required to sort and place items... Read More

Emergency mobile alert tests this weekend

If you phone receives a strange alert on Sunday November 25, don't be alarmed. The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management will be sending out alerts... Read More

Micro-tornado hits hard

A micro-tornado tipped up two irrigators and moved a mower as it blasted across an Ashburton farm. Farmer Randal Hanrahan was working outside about 4pm and filmed... Read More

The Long Lunch wraps up festival

The queen of garden shows herself, the Hon. Maggie Barry, hosted The Long Lunch. Held on the fourth and final day of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival,... Read More

Tauranga arborist scaling international heights

It's been a big year for James Kilpatrick. The 33-year-old arborist from Tauranga has won his third consecutive Men's International Tree Climbing Championship,... Read More

Eels insects and effluent make for a day of fun

More than one hundred students from ten Bay of Plenty schools have enjoyed a day out discovering how to monitor and care for their local waterways. The 8-12 year... Read More

Blooming festival at historic village

Thursday's sun shone full and bright on the first day of the four day ‘Bloom in the Bay' festival at Tauranga Historic Village. A small white tent city... Read More

Strange noise heard around Tauranga

A strange noise that has been heard around the Tauranga area, has left residents puzzled. A noise that has been described as a huge grinding, rumbling kind of... Read More

Bay home to biosecurity champions

Bay of Plenty's biosecurity efforts are being hailed a success, with many individuals and organisations walking away winners at a nationwide awards ceremony. Minister... Read More

’The cutest sheep in the world’ turns heads

A new breed of sheep debuting at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch is proving very popular with the crowds. The Swiss Valais Blacknose, which... Read More

Turtle remains highlight marine conservation calls

The remains of a leatherback turtle have been discovered near Motiti Island by a Tauranga cruise company. The turtle was found floating in the water on Wednesday... Read More