Environment
07:54am Mon 30 Nov, 2015
Pure sparkling fresh water - turn on the tap and there it is. It's our God given right, the lifeblood, the new oil it seems, even here in New Zealand. But who owns... Read More
04:57pm Sat 28 Nov, 2015
People are calling for a change in the Government's policies to help reduce carbon emissions and make sure there is a decent future for younger generations. In a... Read More
02:51pm Sat 28 Nov, 2015
Bay of Plenty residents are being warned to expect beaches to turn green over the coming months, with a severe lettuce season predicted. With a strong El Nino weather... Read More
06:53am Sat 28 Nov, 2015
Rain and thunder is being predicted for the Bay of Plenty today as a severe weather watch remains in place. The MetService says today will see rain, with a chance... Read More
04:13pm Fri 27 Nov, 2015
An information day is being held for people to find out more about a multi-agency project to mitigate flooding at Kirikiri near Thames. Details of a stopbank upgrade... Read More
08:58am Fri 27 Nov, 2015
It may not look like it when you look out the windows today, but the MetService is once again forecasting heavy rain for the Bay of Plenty. A severe weather watch... Read More
04:40pm Thu 26 Nov, 2015
The Department of Conservation and Toyota New Zealand have agreed to work together to support a new conservation programme for Kiwi kids. The five-year partnership... Read More
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03:01pm Thu 26 Nov, 2015
'Too precious to fry” read the slogan next to the big blue globe carried by a protestor outside Fonterra's annual general meeting at its Waitoa factory yesterday. Jill... Read More
02:39pm Wed 25 Nov, 2015
Bay of Plenty fishery officers have seized dive gear and 116kg of paua worth $15,000 from around the region over the last two days. Raids on the properties came... Read More
01:13pm Wed 25 Nov, 2015
The Waikato Regional Council is developing an online tool to help people see the impacts of projected sea level rise scenarios on coastal properties. Though the... Read More
09:45am Wed 25 Nov, 2015
A chance of heavy and thundery rain is being predicted for the Bay of Plenty today, with a high of 20C on the cards across the city. Further afield, rain is forecast... Read More
08:27am Tue 24 Nov, 2015
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's targets for waterway and wildlife protection were exceeded last year, according to a report presented to the Regional Direction... 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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