Environment
09:12am Sat 06 Jan, 2018
Morning all! I hope you and your home survived the heavy rain and flooding that loomed over the Bay yesterday. Fortunately for you, the weather is expected to be... Read More
08:35am Sat 06 Jan, 2018
Power is still out in many places across the Bay of Plenty as Powerco contractors fix the damages from yesterday's weather. Colin Grey from Te Puna, says that he... Read More
08:00am Sat 06 Jan, 2018
It appears the weather eased last night and recovery and damage assessments will now be taking place in the Bay. Last night Tauranga City Council posted on Facebook... Read More
05:19pm Fri 05 Jan, 2018
People in Tauranga are asked to remain indoors as Tauranga City Council surveys the damage from today and prepares for a second king tide later this evening. High... Read More
04:58pm Fri 05 Jan, 2018
In spite of heavy rain Thursday and with more expected today, the downpours are not lifting water restrictions in the Thames Coromandel District. The bad weather... Read More
03:15pm Fri 05 Jan, 2018
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is advising people in low-lying coastal areas to prepare for high winds and another king tide tonight at 11pm. While the severe rain... Read More
01:07pm Fri 05 Jan, 2018
Coastal flooding and strong winds around the Bay of Plenty is causing havoc on the roads. Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management duty group controller... Read More
12:32pm Fri 05 Jan, 2018
A fallen tree on State Highway 29 is causing traffic delays in the Lower Kaimai area. A police media spokesperson says police are advising motorists avoid the area... Read More
11:17am Fri 05 Jan, 2018
UPDATED 11.53AM: One person is dead after a tree fell on a car in the Bay of Plenty. At about 10.45am emergency services were called to Arawa Street, Rotorua, near... Read More
10:02am Fri 05 Jan, 2018
Firefighters and the Civil Defence is currently in the process of evacuating people from the Kaiaua area. 'Due to an inundation from the sea, people in low-lying... Read More
08:43am Fri 05 Jan, 2018
A storm just offshore from the western upper North Island caused power cuts, brought down trees and closed roads due to storm surge flooding overnight. Today the... Read More
06:52am Fri 05 Jan, 2018
People are waking up this morning to survey any damage that last night's storm may have left. Apart from a few tree branches scattered around and some sand higher... 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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