Environment

Earthquake drill looms

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is encouraging everyone in the region to sign up and participate in the upcoming national earthquake drill, ShakeOut 2015. 'Earthquakes... Read More

Privet-eating bug trial

Spring hay fever sufferers may have a privet-eating bug to thank in future following their release at a trial site in Bethlehem this week. And while it will be a... Read More

Scorching temperatures hit NZ

Temperatures of around 30 degrees have already been seen in New Zealand, and it's not even summer yet. Wednesday was the warmest October day on record for several... Read More

Good feedback on harbour project

A progress report on the district council's Coromandel Harbour Project has been received positively from the Waikato Regional Council. Chief executive David Hammond,... Read More

Waiting game for foodbank

Foodbank staff in Tauranga are awaiting confirmation of a new lease after being evicted from their Dive Crescent building on Friday because of an asbestos scare. Foodbank... Read More

Council's marine pest plea

Moored boat owners are being asked to help keep marine pests out of the region this summer by regularly checking, cleaning and antifouling their hulls. The plea... Read More

Temperatures heating up

The Bay of Plenty will enjoy a taste of summer over the next few days, with the MetService forecasting daytime temperatures of around 20 degrees. An 'exceptionally... Read More

Feedback wanted on concept plan

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking public feedback on a draft redevelopment plan for Williamson Park in Whangamata. The park is due for improvements... Read More

Weather points to fine weekend

Fine, breezy, a shower or two on Thursday and a fine Saturday - this is what the Metservice is predicting for the Bay of Plenty this week. Monday's south-westerlies... Read More

Trees issues continue to grow

Tauranga City Council may have to go back to the drawing board over ongoing issues between its trees policy and the region's ratepayers. 'The issue won't go away... Read More

Rena hearing enters final days

The Rena consent hearings enter their final few days this week, with Memo XX from the panel over-shadowing the final submissions. The memo posted on the Bay of Plenty... Read More

MPI appealing for public's help

The Ministry for Primary Industries is appealing for information about a potential fish-abandonment incident at Waikawau Bay on the Thames Coast. Waikawau Bay locals... Read More