Environment

Council staff looking into Mount sink hole cause

Sink holes which have formed in a Mount Maunganui street is causing concerns for some residents. Photos sent to SunLive on Tuesday, show two holes on the side... Read More

Jo Morgan: ’I’m very, very lucky’

Mountaineer Jo Morgan has described the moment she saw an avalanche coming towards her, saying it was terrifying, like a wave of ice coming down towards you. Jo... Read More

Jo Morgan found safe and well after avalanche

Tauranga adventurer Jo Morgan has been discovered safe and well after being hit by an avalanche near Aoraki/Mount Cook. Jo, an experienced climber has been identified... Read More

Colour coded bins accepted in Whakatane

More recycling and rubbish bins will be installed in time for summer with the accepted standard colour codes. The bins will be installed in Whakatane, following... Read More

6.2 quake felt throughout the country

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has been felt nationwide. Residents throughout the country are reporting a large-scale earthquake. GeoNet has reported it as being... Read More

Flood-affected residents welcomed home

As flood-affected residents move back home, the generosity of Rotorua businesses is helping them settle back in. The team in Rotorua Lakes Council's Flood Recovery... Read More

Rising fuel costs spells trouble for batteries

The AA is sounding a warning to Kiwi motorists who are resorting to using their cars less because of rising fuel costs. Minimal vehicle usage can lead to a flat... Read More

Otumoetai Playcentre diverts 92 percent of waste

Children and parents at Otumoetai Playcentre are committed to minimising their waste, and with great results. The centre has been a part of the Tauranga City... Read More

Breakfast with the birds at Maketu

Breakfast with the gulls at Maketu is the adventurous twist for this year's annual meeting of the Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society on Saturday November 10. The... Read More

‘Growing for Good’ grants for primary schools

Countdown is welcoming applications for up to 20 grants of up to $1000 each for young Kiwi gardeners, conservationists and environmental champions who want to... Read More

Break out the bromeliads

Bromeliads love the Bay of Plenty - they grow well here. And the subtropical plants will get a lot of attention and love back when the Tauranga Bromeliad Club... Read More

The science behind food

While most students are neck-deep in essays, Wade Harrison is currently going through the process of making flavoured-milk. The second-year Bachelor of Food Technology... Read More