Environment
02:47pm Mon 29 Dec, 2014
It's looking like a soggy start to 2015 for the Bay of Plenty with rain and the possible rumble of thunder forecast in the coming days. Metservice predicts the last... Read More
07:00am Sun 28 Dec, 2014
Finding out if there's going to be a massive sea lettuce problem this summer is difficult, according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Tauranga harbour principle... Read More
01:03pm Wed 24 Dec, 2014
Local community action group Protect Karangahake have announced they are preparing to take the Hauraki District Council and New Talisman Gold Mines to the High Court.... Read More
10:22am Tue 23 Dec, 2014
The chocolates in the advent calendar continue to disappear at an alarming rate, but as we head closer to Christmas Day, the forecast across much of the country... Read More
10:09am Tue 23 Dec, 2014
The discovery of more mould at Tauranga City Council's headquarters has seen most of the second floor of the Willow Street building evacuated. As a result, up to... Read More
10:55am Sun 21 Dec, 2014
Information on the water quality of 350 beaches around New Zealand is now accessible on-line, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today. It comes as part... Read More
01:32pm Sat 20 Dec, 2014
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty for bursts of heavy rain this afternoon. The watch covers Rotorua and Taupo, down through to Taihape. People... Read More
07:01am Fri 19 Dec, 2014
The investigation into causes behind the Rena striking Astrolabe Reef in 2011 finds fault with the bridge crew, their training and their management systems. The... Read More
02:34pm Thu 18 Dec, 2014
Will it be barbecue or brolly weather this Christmas? That's the question on everyone's lips, and the MetService is predicting not-so-seasonable conditions. 'We've... Read More
11:10am Thu 18 Dec, 2014
Nearly 7000 deep sea oil protesters are set to send Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges a stern message for all to see after crowdfunding a billboard to... Read More
04:29pm Wed 17 Dec, 2014
People are being advised to avoid travelling as severe weather lashes the Western Bay of Plenty. Police are responding to several weather related issues this afternoon,... Read More
03:14pm Wed 17 Dec, 2014
Zespri's record forecast for green and organic green kiwifruit is fantastic news and a well-deserved reward for hard working growers, says Te Puke organic grower... Read More
07-Nov 19:02
Election: Incumbents lead in Tauranga and Mount
07-Nov 18:08
Coroner unable to find cause of infant’s death
07-Nov 16:00
Hot rods rev up for animal charity
07-Nov 12:00
Young actors debut on public stage
07-Nov 11:45
Check labels if you want NZ ham for Christmas
07-Nov 07:00
Yellow-belt siblings sweep national golds
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
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