Environment
08:26am Sat 03 Oct, 2015
A few morning showers, then fine is the forecast for today, according to the MetService. Cloudy periods are also expected tomorrow, with more showers predicted for... Read More
06:56am Sat 03 Oct, 2015
A Kowhai tree cut down on the edge of Coronation Park's pond in Mount Maunganui's was 'in very poor condition” and 'full of borer” say city arborists. Questions... Read More
04:42pm Fri 02 Oct, 2015
A marine biologist is calling for Astrolabe Reef's exclusion zone to remain in place to act as protection for the reef's recovering marine life. Dr Roger Grace's... Read More
10:11am Fri 02 Oct, 2015
The MetService is warning of a 'moderate risk” of thunderstorms in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. A cold front is moving up the West Coast of the South... Read More
07:00am Fri 02 Oct, 2015
A pair of fronts currently over central NZ continue their passage north, providing a taster of the unsettled spring weather. 'It's going to be a real smorgasbord... Read More
04:41pm Thu 01 Oct, 2015
Tauranga harbour's health is 'stable and showing signs of improvement” according to a report presented to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council - but remains... Read More
04:12pm Thu 01 Oct, 2015
The first stage of the Manaia Causeway and Graham's Creek flood protection works in Tairua will be getting underway next Monday. From this Sunday, the Manaia Rd... Read More
09:57am Thu 01 Oct, 2015
Waikato Regional Council has refused to give its support in principle for the Coromandel peninsula to be established as a heritage region. Thames-Coromandel District... Read More
07:11am Thu 01 Oct, 2015
Weather patterns over New Zealand are set to change gear rather sharply for the start of October. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says the country hasn't... Read More
03:06pm Tue 29 Sep, 2015
Reports are coming in of hail damage on some kiwifruit orchards in the Pongakawa and Maketu areas following last night's storm. 'So far we have logged around half-a-dozen... Read More
02:24pm Tue 29 Sep, 2015
In a New Zealand first, Waikato Regional Council biosecurity officers have released a bug to help control the privet pest plant. Privet lace bugs (Leptoypha hospital)... Read More
09:58am Tue 29 Sep, 2015
One question has lingered on Koru Dojo owner David Lynch's mind since Sunday, but the answer remains elusive. 'Why on earth would anyone want to vandalise a 300-year-old... 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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