Environment
02:45pm Sun 16 Jul, 2017
After a torrid time this past week, the weather has briefly settled down. Most of New Zealand enjoyed a fine Saturday, and that fine weather has continued over... Read More
03:45pm Sat 15 Jul, 2017
The Government has announced it will provide funding of $50,000 for the Bay of Plenty to look at economic growth opportunities through the use of water across the... Read More
11:49am Sat 15 Jul, 2017
A burbling stream, the bush-clad slopes of the Kaimai Ranges above and the sparkling waters of the inner harbour in the distance. What better way to spend a Saturday? The... Read More
08:11am Sat 15 Jul, 2017
Today's forecast is for a fine day with southerlies dying out at night. Its a three clothing and one windproof layer day with a high of 14 and an overnight low... Read More
04:59pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Most of the highways are now open in the centre North Island say NZTA. The majority of State Highways, except for State Highway 1 Desert Road where snow clearing... Read More
04:24pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
A refreshed Action Plan is expected to put Bay of Plenty in an economically-stable place as the region grows. The Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Action Plan was launched... Read More
01:53pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
The volunteering world is changing as more young people are getting involved, but Volunteering Bay of Plenty say, there needs to be more direction. A new partnership... Read More
12:52pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
A new multi-million dollar regional research institute based in Tauranga that will leverage the Bay of Plenty's strengths in horticulture has been launched today. Plantech:... Read More
07:59am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Today there are a few showers forecast, clearing this afternoon to fine spells. Fresh southerlies are also expected today. Its a three clothing and one windproof... Read More
09:50am Thu 13 Jul, 2017
The Bay of Plenty has not escaped the storm with snow being dumped in Mamaku this morning. Residents have taken to Facebook in the last hour reporting the snow... Read More
07:01am Thu 13 Jul, 2017
High winds, rain and snow are causing a trifecta of trouble across the lower and central North Island. The storm, which has travelled up from the south is leaving... Read More
11:43am Wed 12 Jul, 2017
Power outages and downed trees are possible as significant amounts of snow is dropped from Northern Canterbury to central North Island. The MetService is calling... Read More
06-Nov 07:00
Tauranga hosts NZ-India sport centenary fest
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
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