Environment

Nesting dotterels and today's weather

This morning we are filming from Mount Main beach, where a pair of dotterels are nesting. In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mainly fine day with a... Read More

Downed tree blocks lane

A fallen tree on SH29 is causing traffic delays near Oropi. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the tree is blocking a lane on SH29 between Oropi and... Read More

Record demand strains water supply

Tauranga City Council is urging residents to watch their water usage after demand reached a record high yesterday. 'If nothing changes, we'll need to restrict... Read More

Mainly fine in the Bay today

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mainly fine day with a chance of afternoon or evening showers and southwesterlies. It's a one-clothing layer day... Read More

Underground sources for WBOP water

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's water supplies come from underground sources to 'give residents security and safety of drinking water supply”,... Read More

Hunters Creek barge to go

The derelict barge that has been a fixture in Hunters Creek for decades, is going to be removed. The BOP Regional Council's decision states the cost is not to exceed... Read More

Fire warning as dry weather persists

Most areas of New Zealand are now in Restricted or Prohibited Fire Seasons, following the extremely hot, dry and windy start to summer. Make sure you go to checkitsalright.nz... Read More

Seats removed in restoration project

A number of seats recently removed from the Papamoa beachside is the talk of many local residents. The removal was spotted late last month by a resident who chose... Read More

Flood victims slowly returning home

The Bay of Plenty township of Edgecumbe has fallen well short of getting all its flood-hit families back in their homes by Christmas, but not for want of trying. About... Read More

Another stunning Bay of Plenty day

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a sunny day with low southwesterlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 27 and an overnight low of... Read More

Matapihi slip under investigation

The slip beside State Highway 29A, Matapihi is being regularly monitored and a longer term solution is being confirmed, says NZTA Bay of Plenty Transport systems... Read More

Major improvements announced for SH2

The NZ Transport Agency is today announcing the final options for State Highway 2 from Waihi to Tauranga. The programme will improve safety, journey reliability... Read More