Environment

Mild September for the Bay

The Bay of Plenty experienced a mild September according to new data, with above average temperatures recorded. According to the latest National Institute of Water... Read More

Veggie burger month

Animal advocacy group SAFE's call for consumers to go meatless for World Vegetarian Month coincides with rising Kiwi meat prices. The group recently released their... Read More

Secrets to Bay’s surf success

A touch of soft sand, a dash of rolling surf breaks and sprinkle of healthy local competition, Bay of Plenty's junior surfers have the recipe for success winning... Read More

Walk among the guns and roses

This month Tauranga residents are invited to get active while learning about the city's early settlement history. The Guns and Roses Historic Walk will take place... Read More

EPA changes mind on fungicide

A Mount Maunganui company's application to make or import a potentially harmful fungicide is declined by the Environmental Protection Authority this month. EPA's... Read More

Country fires restricted

Spending at evening gathered round an outside fire is now a restricted activity in the Tauranga Moana rural fire district. The rules change on October 1. All open... Read More

Fine predictions for Tauranga

Despite a cloudy start in Tauranga, the MetService is forecasting a fine day with light winds and a high of 17 degrees. As the MetService warns parts of the country... Read More

Kiwifruit claim ‘attack on single desk’

The proposed kiwifruit court case against the Government - over the introduction of Psa-V to New Zealand in 2010 - could be another indirect attack on the industry's... Read More

New spill commander appointed

A new regional oil spill on-scene commander has been appointed in the Bay of Plenty to manage its waters. Regional Council Senior Pollution Prevention officer Adrian... Read More

New working group for walk project

A new Hahei working group is being formed to provide feedback and input into the Proposed Cathedral Cove Walk project. Made up of permanent Hahei residents, non-permanent... Read More

Orica's big spend-up

Orica Chemnet celebrated a $35 million upgrade to its Mount Maunganui plant today with speeches and plant tours. The enabling industry provides a wide range of difficult-to-handle... Read More

Lunar eclipse over the Bay

Tonight's ‘blood moon' will be the last total lunar eclipse visible in the Bay of Plenty until 2018. The moon is expected to reflect a deep red colour for... Read More