Environment

Evacuation maps to be redelivered

Updated tsunami evacuation maps will be delivered to all households within the Mount and Papamoa evacuation zones later this month. Tauranga City Council emergency... Read More

Papamoa Hills park grows by 25ha

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has approved the purchase of a neighbouring property that adds 25 hectares to the Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park. The... Read More

Today’s weather with Rosalie

This morning we're filming our weather update at Harrison's Cut in Papamoa where Barry Harford and his fishing mates go to catch their early morning snapper. Ask... Read More

More than just beautiful beaches

The coastal Bay of Plenty frequently makes headlines for its pristine beaches, but a spot of retail therapy or exploring the region by foot are equally popular... Read More

New $3M litter campaign announced

The government has announced plans to invest $3 million in a new anti-litter campaign. Environment Minister Nick Smith says the money will be spent on a behavioural... Read More

Today’s weather with Rosalie

The weather and tides, how many layers of clothing to wear today, an interesting factoid about New Zealand history? It must be time for today's weather with Rosalie... Read More

New used-tyre rules urgently needed

Development of national regulations for the storage of end-of-life tyres, and the finding of alternative end uses 'cannot come soon enough”. Waikato Regional... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch issued

Keep an eye on the sky as the MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. Scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms... Read More

Clayton goes for Dunne over fires

Tauranga-based NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell is challenging Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne's mishandling of the Christchurch fires, saying his proposal to... Read More

Does money grow from trees?

A new online tool will help Lake Rotorua catchment landowners understand the potential economic gains from converting all or parts of their property to pine or... Read More

Appreciating the bees

Kate Steed has portrayed the human relationship with bees in a new series of paintings on display at the Cottleston Gallery in Greerton. Her fascination with bees... Read More

High brings ‘Kiwi Summer’ back

For most, the past week has been one which has restored our faith in the ‘Kiwi Summer' as settled weather graced most of the country. A ridge of high pressure... Read More