Environment

Coromandel wharf is held back by storm

Upgrades on the Tairua Wharf have been held back due to a period of bad weather. The South Eastern ward infrastructure project started early this year and was supposed... Read More

Hauraki Rail Trails $77,757 upgrade

One of Coromandel's most popular cycle trails will be receiving a $77,757 upgrade funded by the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund. Associate tourism minister... Read More

Care urged on wet roads

Bay of Plenty Police are asking motorist to take special care on the road following a fatal crash. One person is dead and three others have been injured in a crash... Read More

Work to remove 4500m3 Waioeka Gorge slip

Work to remove the slip on State Highway 2, between Opotiki and Gisborne, is well underway with several trucks clearing the debris at both ends. About 1000m3 of... Read More

Court trees get cropped

Four London plane trees overhanging the Tauranga Courthouse building are being pruned over the next couple of weeks. The reasoning is because the trees' leaf drop... Read More

Injured tourist winched from rocks

A tourist who sustained fractures to her lower leg had to be winched from rocks near Mount Main Beach this evening. The Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter... Read More

School holiday fun with Colour Quest

Sport Bay of Plenty's Virtually on Track initiative is inviting families to colour their world these school holidays in an educational and interactive explorer... Read More

Managing parks for bees and babies

A growing awareness of the impacts of toxic agrichemicals on young humans is producing a cultural shift in Europe's parks and gardens, says TAAF member Jodie Bruning. TAAF... Read More

Volunteers plant 3000 natives in a day

Papamoa Hills Regional Park was buzzing with activity on Saturday, when more than 150 volunteers turned out to help plant the recently-bare slopes. Papamoa Hills... Read More

Heavy snow coming for NZ

New Zealand is into the depths of winter now with moisture meeting the cold next week creating heavy snow in both islands. 'Southland and Otago may see snow falling... Read More

Mostly fine day in Tauranga today

Today's forecast is for cloudy periods and the odd evening shower, with light winds. It's a three-clothing-layer day with a high of 16 and an overnight low of... Read More

Large slip blocks SH2

State Highway 2, through the Waioeka Gorge, is closed due to a large slip. A 1000m3 slip is blocking the road at around the midway point. The road is expected to... Read More