Environment
06:58am Fri 23 Oct, 2015
Pick your camping spots carefully and take care while driving, as this long weekend starts off wet for many areas. A band of heavy rain is set to stall over the... Read More
06:48am Fri 23 Oct, 2015
The Bay of Plenty has landed three of the top 10 swimming spots in New Zealand according to AA Directions magazine. Rotorua's Kerosene Creek, Taupo's Bulli Point... Read More
09:56am Thu 22 Oct, 2015
The constraints regional councils face in responding promptly to emerging environmental issues has been highlighted by a new central Government report issued this... Read More
10:12am Wed 21 Oct, 2015
The Kiwifruit Claim class action by 212 growers and a post-harvest operator will go to the High Court next year, seeking $400 million in damages from the government. The... Read More
07:04am Wed 21 Oct, 2015
Rain is forecast to move in across the Bay as we move into the second half of the week. According to the MetService's five day forecast, it will be fine today and... Read More
02:00pm Tue 20 Oct, 2015
Fire permits in the Western Bay of Plenty have been put on hold until unexpected high winds blow through. Strong south-westerlies over the last few days have forced... Read More
01:07pm Tue 20 Oct, 2015
Eastern Fish & Game say trout fishing in the Bay of Plenty's lakes is looking strong for the season ahead. Lake Rotoiti fished 'way ahead” of normal on the... Read More
12:57pm Tue 20 Oct, 2015
People visiting bush areas in the Waikato are being urged to take care to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. The disease has been detected at five... Read More
04:08pm Mon 19 Oct, 2015
The key to growing the Bay of Plenty's economy is in harnessing its natural resources - that's the view of a Regional Economic Activity Report that was released... Read More
03:37pm Mon 19 Oct, 2015
A bond of $36 million is being sought by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council as part of a draft resource consent to leave the wreck of the Rena on Astrolabe Reef. Council's... Read More
03:18pm Sat 17 Oct, 2015
The lack of rain in eastern areas so far this October is set to continue this weekend, apart from some evening rain in the Bay tomorrow. Many eastern places are... Read More
04:37pm Fri 16 Oct, 2015
Mining company OceanaGold has gained approval from the Overseas Investment Office to purchase the Waihi mines from Newmont Mining Corporation. OceanaGold managing... 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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