Environment
02:02pm Tue 28 Nov, 2017
Thunderstorms are once again bubbling up across the North Island with downpours and storms today drifting into more western areas after yesterday drifting east. Heavy... Read More
08:03am Tue 28 Nov, 2017
Today's weather forecast is for morning and evening cloud, and a chance of a shower, otherwise long fine spells. Light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day today... Read More
06:45am Tue 28 Nov, 2017
A Bay of Plenty woman is disappointed about announced changes to the collection and processing of glass in Tauranga and Western Bay areas. The changes, announced... Read More
07:44am Mon 27 Nov, 2017
A surge in La Nina conditions expected by summer is expected to increase the risk of cyclones across the western Pacific and near New Zealand, say NIWA scientists. At... Read More
07:05am Mon 27 Nov, 2017
A 4.1 earthquake jolted many people throughout New Zealand awake early this morning. The quake struck 15km northwest of Wellington just after 2.30am. According... Read More
09:10am Sun 26 Nov, 2017
A goal to make an area of the Whakamarama bush pest free has taken a step forward with the help of $5000 by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The Blade area... Read More
03:50pm Sat 25 Nov, 2017
‘Johnny Blaze' has never been good at asking for help, but when he lost his leg in September, he did not have to ask. Johnny Sligo known as Johnny Blaze,... Read More
01:50pm Sat 25 Nov, 2017
Temperatures and gas emissions are increasing at Mount Ruapehu. Recent fine weather allowed GeoNet to take readings over the volcano in the middle of the North... Read More
09:02am Sat 25 Nov, 2017
Allen Robinson remembers travelling to the old tennis courts with his trusty wooden racket and his family in tow, often spending more time at the club than at home. Today... Read More
07:05am Sat 25 Nov, 2017
Civil Defence is reminding mobile phone users about a nationwide test which is taking place this weekend. The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management,... Read More
01:30pm Fri 24 Nov, 2017
The Omanawa Stream in Tauranga has been announced as the Bay of Plenty's most improved river at the NZ River Awards held in Wellington. The award acknowledges a... Read More
11:47am Thu 23 Nov, 2017
The dreaded Mount mauler appears to have returned for another summer, with some Facebook users sharing their experiences of being bitten already. In a post to the... 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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