Environment
03:58pm Wed 04 Jan, 2017
A cold southerly blast spreads up the country today, bringing a few thunderstorms and even hail to some areas in the east of the country. The cold change is expected... Read More
12:52pm Wed 04 Jan, 2017
Litterbugs illegally dumping rubbish on the peninsula be warned - the Thames-Coromandel District Council and the mayor are out to get you. Fines of up to $20,000... Read More
08:49am Wed 04 Jan, 2017
The second of two oystercatcher eggs hatched on Mount Main Beach last night, despite all the odds against them. The nest has survived hundreds of summer holiday... Read More
04:46pm Tue 03 Jan, 2017
When there's an increase of people, there's an increase of rubbish. That's certainly been the case in the Mount Maunganui area during this holiday season. Rubbish... Read More
03:58pm Tue 03 Jan, 2017
The first of two oystercatcher eggs hatched on the Mount Main Beach today. Popping its head out from under mum's feathers, the little chick looked bright-eyed and... Read More
11:17am Tue 03 Jan, 2017
At least one day of summery weather this week can be expected, as a ridge of high pressure finally makes its way onto New Zealand. But starry skies will bring some... Read More
03:31pm Mon 02 Jan, 2017
The launch of ‘Can I swim here?' data on New Zealand's leading environmental monitoring website, means people can check the best swimming sports online and... Read More
04:00pm Sat 31 Dec, 2016
The oystercatchers, known as Harry and Sophie, are successfully nesting on the main Mount beach on New Year's Eve, with the area around their nest roped off by... Read More
03:07pm Sat 31 Dec, 2016
If you are planning on taking your pooch out for a walk in the sand this summer, make sure you know the rules around dogs and beaches. There are specific rules... Read More
11:00am Sat 31 Dec, 2016
It's clean up day at the Waiotahi River estuary on January 8, and the Bryan's Beach community is looking for volunteers. The Bryans Beach Community Group wants... Read More
09:30am Sat 31 Dec, 2016
It looks like it's going to be another summer stunner out there today, so make sure you enjoy the very last sunny day of 2016. This year's New Year's Eve is mostly... Read More
09:02am Sat 31 Dec, 2016
The Department of Conservation is currently managing a fire behind the Memorial Monument at the back of Thames township. The fire was reported at 3:00 pm yesterday,... 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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