Environment
08:55am Thu 16 Feb, 2017
Today the weather forecast is for rain, with plenty more to come over the next day. A high of 22 and low of 20 degrees is forecast. Thanks to Paul Halford who... Read More
08:19am Thu 16 Feb, 2017
UPDATED 9.53AM: The MetService has further extended is severe weather watch to encompass the Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain is expected in Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula,... Read More
10:56am Wed 15 Feb, 2017
With an extreme fire risk on the Coromandel Peninsula people are being begged to respect the on-going fire ban currently in place. 'We are in a critical position... Read More
01:04pm Tue 14 Feb, 2017
Waikato Regional Council and its partner agencies will carry out this year's marine oil spill exercise in Mercury Bay. The Mercury Rising exercise will involve... Read More
07:45am Tue 14 Feb, 2017
Flowers for one day only isn't just a Valentine's phenomenon - it affects some plants, too. Claridge Place resident Donnella Woodiwiss has cactus plants that only... Read More
02:25pm Mon 13 Feb, 2017
After a settled start to the weekend, the weather began to deteriorate yesterday as a front over the Tasman spread warm moist air over central and northern New... Read More
08:12am Mon 13 Feb, 2017
Today, a shout out to Josh and his workmates in Maketu who love to hear whether it's a one, two or three layer of clothing day. Today we have cloud, with possible... Read More
10:50am Sun 12 Feb, 2017
This morning volunteers are giving up their time to help keep Mauao beautiful, in a clean-up organised by the Western Bay Wildlife Trust. It's a way of giving back... Read More
02:45pm Sat 11 Feb, 2017
Show a little love this Valentine's Day. And show the love to Mauao. The Western Bay Wildlife Trust is looking for an army of volunteers with deep feelings for... Read More
08:26am Sat 11 Feb, 2017
The weather forecast today is for a sunny day with light winds and sea breezes. A high of 24 and an overnight low of 14 degrees is being forecast. Check out this... Read More
07:58am Fri 10 Feb, 2017
The weather forecast is for early cloud then a sunny day with light winds and sea breezes. Did you know - this day in NZ history in 1967 was the end of free milk... Read More
02:28pm Thu 09 Feb, 2017
A total of 16 people have been killed on State Highway 33, from Paengaroa to Rotorua, in the last 10 years to June 2016. A further 46 people have been seriously... Read More
06-Nov 18:00
Wairoa Bridge cycleway fully closes from Monday
06-Nov 17:00
Two-way traffic returns past gorge's biggest slips
06-Nov 16:00
Weekend events postponed due to rain
06-Nov 14:00
More than 10,000 people expected at Sika Show
06-Nov 12:10
Bay of Plenty on alert for severe thunderstorms
06-Nov 11:45
Coromandel beaches restrict dogs at peak times
06-Nov 11:12
Ōmokoroa: $13m road project adds four lanes
06-Nov 10:00
Allan clocks up 60 years with Katikati brigade
06-Nov 08:03
A ‘lifestyle block on steroids’ in Karangahake
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
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