Environment

Oystercatchers flock to Pilot Bay

A flock of more than 100 variable oystercatchers has been hunkering down along the beach in Pilot Bay. And why not? Also known as Waikorire, it's a picturesque... Read More

Duvets and heaters flying off the shelves

It's been a chilly day for many people across the country, with some regions experiencing their coldest morning of the year. A homeware chain store says sales... Read More

Community greens to Foodbank

The Mount Maunganui Community Garden is following in the footsteps of the Bayfair Community Garden, with the establishment of a new initiative to provide... Read More

The ‘interesting’ case of the Tauranga contrail

Forecasters says a 'weird” white streak left in the sky above Tauranga is a contrail but, maybe not from an exhaust contrail. A photo sent to SunLive by... Read More

Mt Drury closes for repairs

The terraces on Hopukiore Mount Drury will be closed for a while to allow the grass to regrow, says a Tauranga City Council statement. The terraces will be closed... Read More

Earthquake reported in the Bay

People in Tauranga are reporting noticing an earthquake this morning. Someone who works on The Strand says they saw the television in their office swaying around... Read More

Pollution investigation in the Bay

Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are in the process of hunting down the cause of a spill which has turned the water milky in a Bay of Plenty harbour. A post... Read More

Bird calling training today

Bird calling identification training is travelling to Katikati this weekend due to popular demand. At the Katikati Community Centre on Beach Road today from 2pm... Read More

$2000 up for grabs at Cow Dump and Gala

Bethlehem School's annual Cow Dump and Gala, being held this Sunday, is gearing up to be one of the biggest yet, with thousands of dollars' worth of prizes... Read More

Snapping photos of the Bay’s conservation

With just over a week left some amazing photos are rolling in to Bay Conservation Alliances photo competition. There is still time to get snapping or pick your... Read More

Kiwi named in honour of late Joseph Harawira, QSM

The newest addition to the Omataroa Kiwi Project, a three-month old kiwi, has been named ‘JoeJoe' in honour of the late Te Herenga member and iwi leader... Read More

Forestry rules streamlined for clearer management

Forestry rules have been streamlined across the country in a move to make things clearer for those who work in the industry. The new rules, set by the Ministry... Read More