Environment
10:09am Mon 08 Jan, 2018
Sunshine and light winds are forecast for the next couple of days with the return of summer weather after last week's storm. Today's forecast for Tauranga is high... Read More
06:53am Mon 08 Jan, 2018
The Thames Coast Road, State Highway 25, is expected to open to one lane at around morning at 9am, with escorted convoys along the full length of the Thames Coast... Read More
02:00pm Sun 07 Jan, 2018
It was a fair old dumping. Nearly 22ml of rain in just 12 hours with a deepening low pressure system promising another 150ml the next day. 'But it doesn't really... Read More
12:00pm Sun 07 Jan, 2018
A little blue penguin has been found with only one flipper. The young adult was brought into Tauranga's ARRC Trust by the Western Bay Wildlife Trust after being... Read More
10:00am Sun 07 Jan, 2018
The Western Bay of Plenty is home to some of the most stunning public gardens in the country, including the Te Puna Quarry Park and McLaren Falls Park. Formerly... Read More
04:03pm Sat 06 Jan, 2018
It's been a busy time for the ARRC Trust during the storm this week with chicks from many species being brought in to the holistic vet practice after falling from... Read More
03:10pm Sat 06 Jan, 2018
The NZ Defence Force and the Red Cross and identified members from NZ Civil Defence have been deployed to make contact with communities in Tararu and Te Puru. Thames... Read More
02:40pm Sat 06 Jan, 2018
Powerco has ramped up restoration efforts to get supply back on to regions affected by the storm. Field crews have been brought in from other areas to repair the... Read More
01:49pm Sat 06 Jan, 2018
As a result of storm damage, heavy rain and king tides over the past two days the Thames Coast Road, State Highway 25 has suffered significant damage, says NZ Transport... Read More
12:40pm Sat 06 Jan, 2018
Although there might not be severe slippages and flooding after the storm, many Tauranga beaches are looking a bit bare of sand. Quite a lot of the 500 cubic metres... Read More
10:23am Sat 06 Jan, 2018
Many penguins and other birds have been washed up onto the beach after the king tide overnight. Western Bay Wildlife Trust say dog owners and beach walkers should... Read More
09:55am Sat 06 Jan, 2018
Welcome today to passengers from the Maasdam, which will be sailing out at 5.30pm and the Seabourn Encore which leaves port at 6pm. In today's weather forecast... 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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