Environment

Mining company challenges protesters

Karangahake prospecting protesters' behaviour and motives are being challenged today by New Talisman Gold Mines Ltd CEO Matthew Hill. Protest Karangahake inflated... Read More

Big step in Maketu estuary plan

Natural tidal flows between the Papahikahawai lagoon and Maketu estuary were restored this week, allowing natural tidal flows for the first time in 54 years. Two... Read More

Tauranga to host marine convention

The region's growing reputation as the centre for blue innovation has seen Tauranga successfully secure the International Marine Biotechnology Convention, which... Read More

Feedback sought on river document

The document for the preservation and restoration of the Kaituna River and its tributaries is available for public approval and consultation. Produced by Te Maru... Read More

Ongoing support for flooded farmers

Cyclones Debbie and Cook may be just a distant memory for many, but for flood-affected farmers in Hauraki they're not so easy to forget. Damaged paddocks, feed... Read More

Protest walk up Mount Karangahake

Community action group Protect Karangahake is organising a peaceful protest for today at 1pm. The action is in response to the prospecting activity by New Talisman... Read More

Cargo shed cleared out today

Today the last truckloads of furniture donated to the Edgecumbe flood victims are being cleared from the Dive Crescent cargo shed and driven by volunteers to... Read More

Record snapper boated

A freezing night while fishing overnight during a full moon this week paid off for Grant and Kim Curtis on Friday morning, with Kim boating a pending world record... Read More

Today's weather wrap

The weather forecast today is for cloudy periods in the morning and evening, otherwise fine. It's a three-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 17 and an... Read More

What's on, synchronised swimming

Morning sunners, it's a fine day a bit of cloud and a cool south westerly breeze. A good day to watch watersports indoors at Baywave - the North Island Synchronised... Read More

Cost blow-out on Mauao slips

Tauranga city councilors are scratching around to find funding to repair slips around the Mauao base track with one estimate putting the cost of repairs as high... Read More

Extra support for Bay of Plenty farmers

The Government has today announced extra grants to help Bay of Plenty farmers and growers impacted by April's storms and floods. Affected farmers and growers can... Read More