Environment
06:00pm Mon 09 Jan, 2017
Last year has gone down in history as the warmest year on record since 1909. Annual temperatures were above average throughout the country, making the year 2016... Read More
03:47pm Mon 09 Jan, 2017
Most places are in for more windy days this week, due to a large high north of New Zealand directing a prevailing westerly flow over the country. On Wednesday and... Read More
11:01am Sat 07 Jan, 2017
The last time I stepped ashore at Moutohora Island, its flanks were almost bare of vegetation, other than a few hardy pohutukawa and small stands of bush, and its... Read More
10:34am Sat 07 Jan, 2017
Fifty hours of labour and dedication has seen two Tanners Point residents complete a stunning new picnic table for the area. Retired cabinet/furniture maker Graham... Read More
10:09am Sat 07 Jan, 2017
The weather and tides, how many layers of clothing to wear today, an interesting fact about New Zealand history plus a snippet of some exciting events taking place... Read More
08:44am Sat 07 Jan, 2017
Some Bay of Plenty locals were shaken awake by a moderate 4.8 earthquake this morning. According to GeoNet, the quake was centred 15km west of Te Kaha in the Eastern... Read More
10:12am Fri 06 Jan, 2017
More than 6300 people throughout New Zealand have reported feeling a 5.3 magnitude earthquake this morning. The tremor, described as 'severe” by GeoNet, struck... Read More
06:40am Fri 06 Jan, 2017
Like surfers and the quest for the perfect wave, photographers will also go to great lengths to capture the perfect shot - just ask Neil Hutton. In the middle... Read More
12:20pm Thu 05 Jan, 2017
A total hose ban is currently in force in Tairua and Pauanui, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. While in Whitianga, Matarangi, Whangamata and Hahei there... Read More
10:46am Thu 05 Jan, 2017
Water testing on a stream in Putaruru has not yet identified a likely cause for the recent deaths of hundreds of koura (freshwater crayfish). Waikato Regional Council's... Read More
08:45am Thu 05 Jan, 2017
Two days after springing from their eggs on Mount Main Beach, the two oystercatcher chicks have ventured out of the nest. Cate Duff video the chicks this morning... Read More
07:03am Thu 05 Jan, 2017
Today we feature some of the Tauranga City gardens. The forecast is for a sunny day with light winds and afternoon sea breezes. Remember to wear sun protection... 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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