Environment
08:15am Sat 24 Jun, 2017
Heavy rain about the Bay of Plenty has eased today. The MetService is still forecasting some showers for today. This is expected to ease to the odd shower in the... Read More
03:40pm Fri 23 Jun, 2017
Tauranga sailors competing in the Kiel Week regatta had to contend with a lack of breeze, lightning, thunderstorms, torrential rain and squalls all in one day. Josh... Read More
11:31am Fri 23 Jun, 2017
The heavy rain has caused a lot of surface flooding on some roads around the Coromandel. There are reports of debris on roads, particularly from a slip at Ruamahunga... Read More
10:04am Fri 23 Jun, 2017
The Mauao base track is expected to re-open this morning after being closed for safety reasons yesterday afternoon. Council staff closed the track because of a... Read More
08:17am Fri 23 Jun, 2017
Today the rain is predicted to be heavy with some possible thundery falls. The northeasterlies should die out during the afternoon. It's a one-clothing-layer with... Read More
07:22am Fri 23 Jun, 2017
Heavy rain and possible thundery falls are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne today. The MetService's weather warning, which was issued on Wednesday,... Read More
06:01pm Thu 22 Jun, 2017
The Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust is celebrating 15 years of successful predator control this month. Their achievements include the restoration of the 1200 hectare Otanewainuku... Read More
04:18pm Thu 22 Jun, 2017
Tauranga City council has closed the Mauao base track this afternoon, citing public safety because of big waves in the harbour entrance. The harbour is currently... Read More
08:14am Thu 22 Jun, 2017
Heavy rain is expected for the Bay of Plenty today and northeasterlies strengthening for a time. It's a two-clothing layer day with a high of 17 and an overnight... Read More
09:34am Wed 21 Jun, 2017
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty as heavy rain approaches the region. The MetService has issued the warning this morning. The warning... Read More
06:02pm Tue 20 Jun, 2017
The earth will tremble on July 8 when thrash metal band Alien Weaponry takes the stage at Totara Street, Mt Maunganui. Their performance coincides with the much... Read More
02:08pm Tue 20 Jun, 2017
New Zealand looks likely to have a ‘rough' ending to the week as a developing and deepening low tracks our way. While WeatherWatch.co.nz doesn't yet consider... Read More
14-Dec 09:00
Summer reading challenges at Te Puke library
14-Dec 07:00
Summer Smarts #4: Are your older neighbours okay?
14-Dec 06:00
Ocean swimming group thrives despite battles
13-Dec 16:19
Summer happiness is strawberries and roses
13-Dec 14:00
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
13-Dec 12:16
Greerton Garden Club on the move
13-Dec 10:00
Tauranga student’s leadership shines
13-Dec 09:00
Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day
13-Dec 06:00
Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home
12-Dec 18:00
Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship
12-Dec 17:00
Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals
12-Dec 16:00
Christmas magic at The Arts Junction
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