Environment
08:32am Sat 07 Apr, 2018
Game bird hunters are being reminded time is running out to claim their favourite maimai or duck shooting spot in time for the start of the new hunting season.... Read More
07:28am Sat 07 Apr, 2018
A search begins this morning for a father and son who are missing in the bush near Opotiki. A police media spokesperson says police and LandSAR will be coordinating... Read More
02:30pm Fri 06 Apr, 2018
The amount of dry matter in fruit at harvest time will be of paramount importance to Western Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers following an unusually wet 12 months. While... Read More
12:08pm Fri 06 Apr, 2018
Rescue Coordination Centre NZ is reminding hunters heading out for the ‘roar' that a registered distress beacon could save their life following two South... Read More
09:24am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
Tucked away in a corner of native bush near Opotiki is the birth-place of a number of award-winning picture books. With kereru, ruru, kiwi and weka on one side... Read More
08:00am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
This morning's sunrise video was filmed from the Ian Porteous Memorial Walk. Today we are expecting a mainly fine day with some morning cloud and light winds. It's... Read More
07:01am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
As the weather gets colder help keep your family healthy with a warm and dry home. Homes that are warm, dry, uncrowded and smokefree can help protect you and your... Read More
05:00pm Thu 05 Apr, 2018
The roll-out of 20 innovative cleaning stations has started as part of the Department of Conservation's efforts to reduce the spread of kauri dieback. Stations... Read More
01:52pm Thu 05 Apr, 2018
Greerton Village Kindergarten in Greerton will soon start its own community garden after winning a garden bed made from recycled oral care waste. The garden is... Read More
11:04am Wed 04 Apr, 2018
The Oruahine track across the northern face of Mauao will be closed for around two weeks from April 9 for track maintenance. All other tracks will remain open,... Read More
10:23am Wed 04 Apr, 2018
The final hurdle in restoring freshwater flows into the dying Maketu Estuary (Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi) has been overcome. Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors have... Read More
08:54am Wed 04 Apr, 2018
Kaiaua resident Alex Corbett never believed in climate change - but a large storm that hit the Firth of Thames in January, flooding his home and dozens of others,... Read More
05-Nov 18:00
Western Bay weighs charges for granny flats
05-Nov 17:00
Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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