Environment
08:19am Wed 26 Jul, 2017
Today the weather forecast is for a fine day with the southwesterly dying out in the evening. It's a three-clothing-layer and one-windproof-layer day with a high... Read More
07:03am Wed 26 Jul, 2017
A strategy to grow geothermal energy use in New Zealand by 2030 is receiving a warm welcome from energy suppliers and venture groups. The Bay of Connections Energy... Read More
04:20pm Tue 25 Jul, 2017
Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving members will be chucked in the deep end at the Surf Official Level 1 course next month. The six-hour course, which is held three... Read More
11:48am Tue 25 Jul, 2017
What is going on with our Thursdays? This is the question from WeatherWatch.co.nz, which says there is a chance of yet another low next week too. 'This Thursday... Read More
07:09am Tue 25 Jul, 2017
A helicopter has been used to remove loose rock and dirt from the slip on State Highway 25a in the Coromandel. The estimated 2000m3 sized slip came down Sunday... Read More
06:02pm Mon 24 Jul, 2017
New Talisman Gold Mines Limited's announcement of the gold finds in the Karangahake Gorge has resulted in the company share value increasing nearly $20 million... Read More
02:06pm Mon 24 Jul, 2017
This week kicks off on a much quieter note but, once again, may not end that way. Strong wind and heavy rain is being forecast for the end of the week. 'While we... Read More
07:02am Mon 24 Jul, 2017
State Highway 25 in the Coromandel Peninsula remains closed this morning after a large slip blocked the highway in both directions. Police were alerted to the large... Read More
02:45pm Sun 23 Jul, 2017
Western Bay of Plenty residents may have noticed some stunning sunsets lately, particularly with a pink tinge. But what causes these beautiful sunsets? According... Read More
01:35pm Sun 23 Jul, 2017
Bay of Plenty Regional Council have shared a cake with students and teachers at Thornton School to recognise an incredible 20 years of dune planting on their local... Read More
11:45am Sun 23 Jul, 2017
Papamoa physiotherapist James Mooney is no runner - golf is his thing - but he's pulling on his running shoes for a good cause in September - The Moa Experience... Read More
10:48am Sat 22 Jul, 2017
Construction work on the Southern Pipline will now continue after an assessment came back giving the all clear. On Thursday morning mud used for drilling seeped... Read More
05-Nov 18:00
Western Bay weighs charges for granny flats
05-Nov 17:00
Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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