Environment
04:14pm Fri 20 Oct, 2017
It was an emotionally charged moment. Mourners massing to release helium-filled balloons as a loved one is committed to the earth at a cemetery. Purple and pink,... Read More
09:30am Fri 20 Oct, 2017
Roadside tyre dumpers are active in rural Western Bay of Plenty, and they are upsetting residents who find the unwelcome gifts of a trailer load of used tyres. Western... Read More
08:44am Fri 20 Oct, 2017
The search is on to track down a bandit of pesky pests terrorising Eastern Bay of Plenty farms. Bay of Plenty Regional Council biosecurity officer, Dale Williams... Read More
07:30am Fri 20 Oct, 2017
The weather forecast today - partly cloudy, with a chance of showers from the afternoon. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes. It's a two-clothing layer day today... Read More
06:11pm Thu 19 Oct, 2017
Algal blooms have resulted in a health warning has been issued for Otautu Bay of Lake Rotoehu today. The bloom is likely to be caused by the potentially toxic blue-green... Read More
07:10am Thu 19 Oct, 2017
Local lifeguards are gearing up for a steady start to the patrolling season this weekend, with settled weather and small swells in the forecast. Labour Weekend... Read More
05:59pm Wed 18 Oct, 2017
Almost 30 percent of boaties seldom or never check marine weather forecasts before going on the water, and Maritime NZ and MetService want to get that number down. 'Checking... Read More
11:46am Wed 18 Oct, 2017
It was supposed to be a gift to the community. Volunteers from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and Comvita joined Tauranga City Council staff to plant several... Read More
10:47am Wed 18 Oct, 2017
A local photographer has captured some beautiful sunsets and nightscapes from around Tauranga. The photos, showcasing the marina and the view from the Mount, were... Read More
08:23am Wed 18 Oct, 2017
Today's forecast is fine spells, with a chance of afternoon and evening showers. Also light winds and afternoon sea breezes, and a chilly night. It's a three-clothing... Read More
07:24am Wed 18 Oct, 2017
Engineers at NZ Transport Agency are still in the process of figuring out a solution to repair the slip that cut away part of State Highway 36 on August 28. The... Read More
05:58pm Tue 17 Oct, 2017
Boaties are being urged to prep their boat, check their gear and know the rules ahead of the long weekend when many first venture onto the water for the new season. With... 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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