Environment

Keep an eye out for kiwifruit threat

Western Bay of Plenty residents and growers are being asked to keep a watchful eye out for a stinky pest that could devastate the region's orchards if it establishes... Read More

‘Lite’ work of waste minimisation

Bay of Plenty sports clubs will be winning on and off the field this season thanks to a charitable trust taking on the battle of waste minimisation among grassroots... Read More

Rotorua school challenge winners

John Paul College are the new Bay of Plenty Enviro Challenge champions for 2015, after narrowly edging out a brilliant effort from Papamoa College and Aquinas College. The... Read More

Mix bag of weather this Easter

A high covering most of New Zealand is expected to bring fine weather to the Bay as people prepare for the long Easter weekend. But the MetService is forecasting... Read More

Rena zone still in force

Boaties are being reminded that the Rena exclusion zone is still in force ahead of the expected fine weather over the Easter break. Regional harbourmaster Peter... Read More

Journey to all-electric driving

Ross Brown is a self-professed ‘techno-nut' who loves gadgets. Big, expensive gadgets. His latest toy cost him $20,000. But he'd tell you it's more of an investment... Read More

Remembering Humphrey

There we were - Hunter and Humphrey - man and beast lolling around Katikati on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Thrown together by fate - or Humphrey's dicky biological... Read More

Tortoise or hare this Easter?

Waikato Police say they will be doing everything they can to make travellers feel safe on the roads this Easter Weekend. District Road Policing Manager Inspector... Read More

Mucking in at Takitimu Drive

Cassette players, a pink painted work boot and a mattress were among the rubbish cleared from the Takitimu Drive reserve, as schools mucked in to clean up their... Read More

Residents slam developers

A pumice mine disguised as an industrial subdivision is how the lawyer for local residents describes redevelopment plans at Gargan Road in Tauriko. Tauriko Business... Read More

Help stop weeds spreading

Farmers are being urged to play their part in stopping the spread of dangerous weeds. This time of year is when plants used for stock feed are harvested and sold... Read More

Warmer April on the cards

El Nino conditions are now present in the tropical Pacific Ocean, with waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific having warmed in recent weeks. MetService meteorologist... Read More