Environment
04:18pm Thu 22 Jun, 2017
Tauranga City council has closed the Mauao base track this afternoon, citing public safety because of big waves in the harbour entrance. The harbour is currently... Read More
08:14am Thu 22 Jun, 2017
Heavy rain is expected for the Bay of Plenty today and northeasterlies strengthening for a time. It's a two-clothing layer day with a high of 17 and an overnight... Read More
09:34am Wed 21 Jun, 2017
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty as heavy rain approaches the region. The MetService has issued the warning this morning. The warning... Read More
06:02pm Tue 20 Jun, 2017
The earth will tremble on July 8 when thrash metal band Alien Weaponry takes the stage at Totara Street, Mt Maunganui. Their performance coincides with the much... Read More
02:08pm Tue 20 Jun, 2017
New Zealand looks likely to have a ‘rough' ending to the week as a developing and deepening low tracks our way. While WeatherWatch.co.nz doesn't yet consider... Read More
03:45pm Mon 19 Jun, 2017
The Bay of Plenty, Auckland and Northland regions are expected to be hammered by rain in the second half of this week. The generally dry weather over the weekend... Read More
10:49am Mon 19 Jun, 2017
The two cyclones that pounded New Zealand during April and caused residents of Edgecumbe to be evacuated have resulted in insured costs of $84 million. The tail... Read More
06:57am Mon 19 Jun, 2017
A fallen tree is expected to cause some travel delays on State Highway 5 in the Bay of Plenty. The tree came down on the stretch of highway, near Ngongotaha around... Read More
02:30pm Sun 18 Jun, 2017
Culverts, a fish passage pathway and a natural reed barrier linking the Thorndon/Okorero lagoon with the Rangitaiki River are providing a heathier and more natural... Read More
08:40am Sun 18 Jun, 2017
Local Maori are calling yesterday's protests on the harbour a success, and believe their voice has now been heard. Tauranga iwi Ngai Te Rangi took to the water to... Read More
08:19am Sat 17 Jun, 2017
The weather forecast today is for cloudy periods and the odd shower. It's a three-clothing-layer day with a high of 16 and an overnight low of 8 degrees predicted.... Read More
04:47pm Fri 16 Jun, 2017
A drilling rig is on site near where the Edgecumbe stopbank breached on April 6, to get a detailed picture of what lies beneath the surface, to help plan for the... 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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