Environment
06:44am Thu 15 Jun, 2017
A culture shock probably doesn't adequately describe what Carlos Delos Santos experienced when he moved from Manilla in the Philippines to Mangakino in New Zealand... Read More
10:30pm Wed 14 Jun, 2017
Zespri chief executive Lain Jager has been revealed as the winner of the 2017 Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year. The announcement was made at a dinner... Read More
04:48pm Wed 14 Jun, 2017
The NZL Sailing Team is third equal on points after the first day of racing at the Youth America's Cup, sailed in painfully light winds at times. The same day Emirates... Read More
04:28pm Wed 14 Jun, 2017
A natural burial area is being designed at the Omahu Cemetery in Thames and will be open by October this year. The area is the result of a partnership with the... Read More
11:50am Wed 14 Jun, 2017
Two months since the major flooding events of April, Bay of Plenty Regional is still working to repair damage caused by floodwaters in Edgecumbe. The council's... Read More
07:16am Wed 14 Jun, 2017
There are already reports of trees down in the Bay of Plenty as severe southwest gales blow through the region. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch... Read More
05:00pm Tue 13 Jun, 2017
Tauranga Intermediate students are helping to eradicate New Zealand's pests and raise money for a unique Kickstarter project. Last week students participated in... Read More
03:55pm Tue 13 Jun, 2017
A snowfall warning has been issued for the Desert Road as wintry cold air moves up the country. Snow expected to lower to about 800 metres early Wednesday morning... Read More
01:19pm Tue 13 Jun, 2017
UPDATED 2.19PM: Myrtle Rust doesn't affect kiwifruit or avocado plants, says Rotorua MP Todd McClay. Todd has been given assurances by the Minister for Primary... Read More
11:24am Tue 13 Jun, 2017
Six years after a group of scientists published video of what they claimed are the pink and white terraces beneath Lake Rotomahana, another claim has surfaced. The... Read More
06:53am Tue 13 Jun, 2017
While senior Tauranga Girls' College pupils spent Tuesday at ‘Work Day', the college's home stay students spent the day at the beach - planting sand dunes. 'Every... Read More
03:09pm Mon 12 Jun, 2017
After a settled few weeks with little wind a major change is on the way. A pairing of cold fronts is set to move up the country, preceded by rain and vigorous northwest... Read More
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
12-Dec 14:59
Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust
12-Dec 14:18
Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29
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