This Thursday at 10am a Civil Defence test alert will be issued via text messaging. This test alert is to test the text system only, therefore will only be received... Read More

Bay of Plentyians have a great opportunity to contribute to local conservation initiatives and help protect the Bay's natural environment, says BOP MP Todd Muller. Conservation... Read More

Tourists attempting to leave the country with unpaid freedom camping fines will now find it harder to escape. A partnership between Thames Coromandel District Council... Read More

In a joint project to ensure the safety of Rotorua's geothermal wells, the two councils, Rotorua Lakes Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council are going to inspect... Read More

Thames Coromandel District Council (TCDC) continues to promote the Coromandel as a food tourism destination, with $15,000 allocated to design and hire a stand at... Read More

Australian scientists are visiting New Zealand this week to talk to Plant and Food Research scientists about the Queensland Fruit Fly. It is a rare event, says Better... Read More

Mount Maunganui's Olivia Eaton won Gold in the beach sprints on Day Four of the 2016 Lifesaving World Championships in The Netherlands. Olivia Eaton beat Australia's... Read More

Conservation week night walks have begun with the first party of about 20 people taking the opportunity to visit the residents of Mauao last night. Guides Julia... Read More

What's on, on the perfect day for spring fishing, with sunshine, light breezes and an incoming tide - or take advantage of the spring weather to check out Beer Necessities... Read More

Many people enjoy a fire in their backyards from time to time, but nobody wants them to get out of control and burn property, or escape into the bush and destroy... Read More

Conservation week is coming up, and offers a great variety of activities to get locals outside and enjoying the environment, while working to look after land and... Read More

Recent sharp increases in temperature of Ruapehu's crater lake during the first week of September show the mountain is far from dormant. The crater lake reached... Read More