Coromandel Watchdog are publicly questioning Newmont Mining Corporation's intentions to sell off its Waihi gold mining operations. Newmont announced this week it... Read More

It may not have reached the heights of the Rena, but wildlife experts are expecting to see more oiled penguins as the fall-out from Mobil's oil spill in Tauranga... Read More

High pressure sitting over the country will bring dry and sunny weather to most areas this weekend, including the Bay of Plenty. But while daytime temperatures will... Read More

Hunters in the Eastern Fish & Game region will have only a four week season and a daily bag limit of six mallards or grey ducks when the season opens this Saturday... Read More

Newmont Mining Corporation has announced today it is intending to sell its mining operations in Waihi. Newmont has entered into a non-binding ‘Letter of Intent'... Read More

A severe weather watch for gale force winds remains in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. A strong west to southwest flow covering much of New Zealand should... Read More

The source of the extensive oil spill in Tauranga Harbour has been pinpointed to two small corrosion holes in a pipeline. Mobil, who admitted fault for the oil spill... Read More

Further impact from Monday's oil spill has emerged at the Tauranga Bridge Marina, where oil from under the Mount wharf has contaminated berths, boats, fenders and... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being reminded 'if in doubt - don't burn, or put it out” as a busy rural fire season comes to a close. Tomorrow the Western... Read More

It might pay to keep a tight grip and a close eye on any loose items for the next 24 hours, with gale-force winds forecast for the Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel. Metservice... Read More

Iwi representatives, scientists and clean-up staff from the regional council are meeting on Motuopuhi (Rat Island) this morning to agree on a collaborative approach... Read More

Mobil has apologised for the fuel oil leak into Tauranga Harbour at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Technical experts are currently on site carrying out further investigations,... Read More