Environment
11:35am Wed 13 May, 2015
It may look like a beautiful day in the Bay today, but the MetService expects the weather to take a turn for the worse on Thursday. A severe weather warning has... Read More
08:41am Wed 13 May, 2015
Kiwifruit orchards across the Bay of Plenty are being registered on a Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL) database. HAIL was created by the Ministry... Read More
08:06am Wed 13 May, 2015
Around 30 tonnes of waste has been diverted from landfills, saving thousands of dollars in fees thanks to the support of a new Bay of Plenty Regional Council fund. The... Read More
04:27pm Mon 11 May, 2015
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. That's the message coming from the MetService with wind and rain set to dominate the working week. Possible thunder storms are... Read More
09:08am Mon 11 May, 2015
The search is on to find the 2015 Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower of the Year, with entries for the event closing on May 22. The competition is an excellent way... Read More
07:01am Sat 09 May, 2015
In just two months, Z's 'Waste Warriors” competition has diverted 191 tonnes of waste away from landfill - the equivalent of two Olympic sized swimming pools... Read More
03:11pm Fri 08 May, 2015
A severe weather warning remains in place for the Bay of Plenty, but the MetService is expecting heavy rain to ease this evening. An active trough, which is bringing... Read More
11:36am Fri 08 May, 2015
Mobil has re-confirmed that they will foot the bill for the clean-up operation at Tauranga Harbour, following the spill of fuel oil from their pipeline on April... Read More
06:45am Fri 08 May, 2015
Heavy rain is forecast for the Bay of Plenty as an active trough moves up the country. An active trough, which is bringing heavy rain to central New Zealand, is... Read More
07:37am Thu 07 May, 2015
While no more fruit fly have been found in Auckland, kiwifruit growers can't breathe a sigh of relief just yet. 'While it's good news that no further evidence of... Read More
03:22pm Wed 06 May, 2015
Rain is expected to move in across the Bay as an active trough moves up from the South Island. A band of very heavy rain is associated with this trough, which should... Read More
11:47am Tue 05 May, 2015
Ships wishing to re-fuel or ‘bunker' at Port of Tauranga are being forced to use the cement/tanker berth at the southern end of the Mount Maunganui wharf while... 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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