Environment
11:55am Sun 09 Jul, 2017
A growing awareness of the impacts of toxic agrichemicals on young humans is producing a cultural shift in Europe's parks and gardens, says TAAF member Jodie Bruning. TAAF... Read More
10:15am Sun 09 Jul, 2017
Papamoa Hills Regional Park was buzzing with activity on Saturday, when more than 150 volunteers turned out to help plant the recently-bare slopes. Papamoa Hills... Read More
03:29pm Sat 08 Jul, 2017
New Zealand is into the depths of winter now with moisture meeting the cold next week creating heavy snow in both islands. 'Southland and Otago may see snow falling... Read More
08:21am Sat 08 Jul, 2017
Today's forecast is for cloudy periods and the odd evening shower, with light winds. It's a three-clothing-layer day with a high of 16 and an overnight low of... Read More
07:12am Sat 08 Jul, 2017
State Highway 2, through the Waioeka Gorge, is closed due to a large slip. A 1000m3 slip is blocking the road at around the midway point. The road is expected to... Read More
03:45pm Thu 06 Jul, 2017
A beloved Rotorua skate park could get a brand new upgrade as part of a $2.1 million redevelopment project. The Rotorua council through the 2015 - 25 Long-term... Read More
11:41am Thu 06 Jul, 2017
Below average temperatures are being forecast for July as the MetService releases its long-range forecast. Traditionally, temperatures tend to bottom out in the... Read More
06:59am Thu 06 Jul, 2017
Three eastern Waikato councils are uniting to reduce waste in their districts. Hauraki District Council, Thames-Coromandel District Council, and Matata-Piako District... Read More
05:00pm Wed 05 Jul, 2017
Children have been helping to build a better environment along the coast at Maketu this term. Year 5 and 6 students from Te Kura o Maketu, Paengaroa and Te Puke... Read More
02:53pm Wed 05 Jul, 2017
People are being warned to stay away from a baby seal which has been spotted wiggling around on Mount Main Beach. A Department of Conservation spokesperson says... Read More
01:10pm Wed 05 Jul, 2017
A series of low pressure systems are tracking in towards the country over the next week, mostly encouraging a westerly flow of showers and rain bands for the North... Read More
11:32am Wed 05 Jul, 2017
The Whakatane District Council has determined there should be no further housing developments in the Awatarariki Stream fanhead area, due to the high loss of life... 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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