Environment
03:00pm Sat 16 Dec, 2017
Elizabeth White has lived in the shadow of Mauao for more than 30 years. But she's never felt the urge to climb it. 'Mainly because I never thought I would make... Read More
10:00am Sat 16 Dec, 2017
It doesn't bode well for shellfish gatherers this summer. Biotoxin alerts warn of paralytic shellfish poisoning in the Bay of Plenty, from Waihi Beach to Opape,... Read More
09:33am Sat 16 Dec, 2017
In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mainly fine day, with cloud in the morning and at night and light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day today with... Read More
09:20am Sat 16 Dec, 2017
Omanawa Falls Power Station Reserve is one step closer to a proposed upgrade that would enable public access. The reserve, which is owned by Tauranga City Council,... Read More
04:10pm Fri 15 Dec, 2017
Tauranga Yacht Club hosted an unusual request recently, with a crew from BBC television series Coast visiting to see what is in the water that produces so many... Read More
02:15pm Fri 15 Dec, 2017
The health warning issued last week for parts of Lake Taupō has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Observation and water testing by Waikato Regional... Read More
11:24am Fri 15 Dec, 2017
A rare sight is being described as something of a miracle for one Waiheke Island resident. Jesse Rudolph says he and his colleagues were some of the lucky few who... Read More
10:14am Fri 15 Dec, 2017
Nongfu Spring has welcomed the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's decision to publicly notify its consent applications to expand the Otakiri Springs water bottling... Read More
08:19am Fri 15 Dec, 2017
In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day but with cloud increasing in the evening. Northerlies developing in the afternoon. It's a two-clothing layer... Read More
07:10am Fri 15 Dec, 2017
The owners of 34 properties in the Bay of Plenty town of Matata will be forced to abandon their homes and land after the local council voted it isn't safe enough... Read More
02:03pm Thu 14 Dec, 2017
Water restrictions are now in place in for Tairua, Pauanui and Whangamata. In all three areas, the Thames-Coromandel District Council says it's seeing higher than... Read More
10:46am Thu 14 Dec, 2017
The slip-damaged part of the Omokoroa walkway by Ruamoana Place is to be repaired on a cost share basis between Western Bay of Plenty District Council and affected... 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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