Environment

Bee deaths spark survey

A national survey of beekeepers will provide a 'starting point” to explore the potential causes behind colony losses in New Zealand. Around the world there... Read More

Showers make way for fine weather

A broad high will move slowly over New Zealand throughout Friday and Saturday, followed by a front advancing over the country from Sunday night and into next week. While... Read More

Newcrest posts strong profit

The company that took up a joint venture on the permits currently held by Laneway resources in Karangahake has posted a strong profit. Newcrest Mining also has a... Read More

Malaysian environmental visit

Lake Rotorua's water quality management systems and science could soon be making a contribution to the improvement of Malaysia's waterways following a visit by Malaysian... Read More

Silver tick for kindergarten

Tiaki Early Learning Centre is sporting a new sign on their gate after receiving silver recognition under the Enviroschools Programme. The Enviroschools Programme... Read More

Chance of tornados for the Bay

The Bay of Plenty is being warned to prepare for possible thunderstorms and tornados this afternooon. A trough moving over the county is expected to bring strong... Read More

Joyriders out to ruin school’s big day

Joyriders have torn up a school field in the Western Bay of Plenty just days before a major fundraising event is due to be held. Whakamarama School's top paddock... Read More

Coromandel: NZ's first heritage region?

Should the Coromandel become New Zealand's first heritage region in the country the benefits could be astronomical. A feasibility report released on Monday proposes... Read More

Bay set for heavy rain

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. A moist northerly flow is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to parts of the North... Read More

Council respond to Pilot Bay petition

An online petition demanding the removal of a ‘no cycling' sign on Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has prompted a response from Tauranga City Council, who insist... Read More

A week of two halves

The sun may be shining on the Bay of Plenty today, but the weather is set to deteriorate across tomorrow and Wednesday as a front moves northwards up the country,... Read More

WRC approves $37k in EIF grants

Sports club and marae in the region are set to benefit from about $37,400 worth of new environmental grants from Waikato Regional Council. Council's finance committee... Read More