Environment

Rethinking waste in the Western Bay

Reconsidering how waste is disposed of in the Western Bay is in its next phase of development in the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. In 2016 the Western... Read More

Wet afternoon for Bay

Residents in the Bay of Plenty can expect to be in for a wet afternoon, as warm air crosses the Tasman in the North Island today. Scattered falls will begin for... Read More

Grey start to a Tauranga day

It's a grey cloudy morning over the Bay. The weather forecast today is for rain developing in the early afternoon, and possibly heavy at times. We also have... Read More

Calling all gardeners

The hunt is on for gardens to include in next year's Tauranga Garden and Art Festival. The Tauranga Garden and Art Festival team is keen to hear from anyone interested... Read More

New Talisman Gold mine buys up

New Talisman Gold mines Ltd has expanded to buy the company holding the Rahu permit north of the Karangahake Gorge. New Talisman is the company currently prospecting... Read More

Growers up their game

Whakatane kiwifruit growers Iain and Leanne Blackwood have decided to "sharpen their game" after entering a entering a recent environment awards competition. The... Read More

Recreational fishing survey starts

A survey about recreational fishing is being carried out across the country to help build a picture of what recreational fishers are catching. "All information... Read More

Edgecumbe flood clean-up almost complete

The majority of silt and debris have now been cleared for victims in the Edgecumbe flood. The Earthquake Commission has cleared silt and debris for 251 properties... Read More

Pedal power in Papamoa

Bicycles may outnumber cars in central Papamoa on Sunday as up to 500 cyclists come out for the annual Pedal Papamoa event. The free family-friendly ride leaves... Read More

Spring forward into daylight savings

It's that time of year again when barbeques and swimming are put back on the cards, with the sun setting later in the day. Daylight savings will start this Sunday,... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

The weather forecast today is for a mostly sunny day with a chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Also southwesterlies. It's a three-clothing layer... Read More

Colour flowers stars of quarry show

Colourful clivia will be the stars of their own show on Sunday, October 1, at the Te Puna Quarry Park where local growers and breeders will be on hand to talk about... Read More