Environment
09:59am Sat 01 Oct, 2016
The myth that all children hate eating their greens has been completely dispelled by the students of Room 2 at Pillans Point School. In celebration of World Vegetarian... Read More
12:27pm Fri 30 Sep, 2016
A total of $35,000 has been awarded to three Coromandel organisations for projects aiming to enhance and protect the local environment. Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group... Read More
09:22am Fri 30 Sep, 2016
While the rain will continue to fall today, the good news is the MetService has lifted its heavy rain warning for the Coromandel. A moist easterly flow is expected... Read More
06:44am Fri 30 Sep, 2016
Sixty-nine kilometres of waterway margins have been protected from stock access, surpassing the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's target of 50km. It's one of several... Read More
05:54pm Thu 29 Sep, 2016
The latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment today show that tourism spend for Bay of Plenty is... Read More
03:05pm Thu 29 Sep, 2016
An army of 400 small beetles will be deployed to combat a big pest weed problem that's taken root in New Zealand's oldest arboretum. The beetles have been specially... Read More
09:53am Thu 29 Sep, 2016
It's a great day for staying home plonked in front of the telly with a hot cuppa, believes Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion. But... Read More
09:22am Thu 29 Sep, 2016
The beaches of Bay of Plenty are home to some of New Zealand's best surfing spots but this photo captured by surfer Ben Haarmann caught these different waves over... Read More
05:49pm Wed 28 Sep, 2016
The New Zealand transport agency is launching an initiative to reduce urban traffic volumes by encouraging summer cycling. The focus of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge... Read More
11:01am Wed 28 Sep, 2016
Heavy rain is expected to bombard the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel today. A severe weather watch is in place for the Bay and a severe weather warning has been issued... Read More
06:06pm Tue 27 Sep, 2016
A mild winter and a forecast long hot summer will create perfect conditions for a massive flea outbreak this year, warns Bayer NZ vet Dr Kirstie Inglis. "Pet owners... Read More
12:38pm Tue 27 Sep, 2016
The MetService has issued another severe weather watch for the Coromandel with more rain forecasted for the peninsula this week. Rain with a few heavy falls is... 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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