Environment
01:30pm Sun 15 Jun, 2014
The competition to find a way of reducing Lake Rotorua's nitrogen levels has failed to find a winner, but Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it has raised awareness... Read More
11:09am Sun 15 Jun, 2014
Furniture, cars, televisions and computers are among the items being dumped on the side of Western Bay of Plenty roads. Furniture and electronics are being dumped... Read More
02:57pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Further negotiations by Comvita in acquiring New Zealand Honey Limited has seen the $12.3 million purchase price being paid in $10.3m in cash and $2m in Comvita... Read More
02:44pm Thu 12 Jun, 2014
Tauranga City Council is asking residents and businesses to be conservative with their water use over the next few days as they current supply is at 50 per cent. 'When... Read More
08:03am Thu 12 Jun, 2014
Wild weather is hitting the Bay of Plenty today bringing down trees and cutting power throughout the region. A balancing act on Oropi Road. Photo: Pauline Happe. ... Read More
07:00am Thu 12 Jun, 2014
Bay of Plenty residents could save $300 a year on their power bills by switching to solar power, says energy spokesperson for the Green Party Gareth Hughes. Gareth... Read More
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03:55pm Wed 11 Jun, 2014
Roads across Tauranga are being closed and schools closed early as heavy winds and rain continue to lash the Bay of Plenty - and more is expected in the next 24... Read More
12:10pm Wed 11 Jun, 2014
Two pine trees in Anzac Park in Gate Pa will be felled due to health concerns of elderly residents living directly under them. Tauranga City Council's City Vision... Read More
09:00am Wed 11 Jun, 2014
New Zealand's avocado industry today announced it has more than doubled its sales from last season to $136m, setting new records in both export and New Zealand markets.... Read More
07:17am Tue 10 Jun, 2014
Another 100mm to 200mm of rain is expected to fall in the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel areas as a severe weather warning remains in place. A large complex trough... Read More
04:49pm Mon 09 Jun, 2014
A resource consent application from the Rena's owners and insurers to leave the remaining wreck on Astrolabe Reef is online and submissions are invited from the... Read More
01:44pm Mon 09 Jun, 2014
An earthquake north of White Island has left the active volcano unaffected. GeoNet recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake 80km north of the island. There is no change in... Read More
07-Nov 19:02
Results show no change for Bay electorates
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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