Environment
05:01pm Tue 01 Apr, 2014
A new 'landmark development” in the New Zealand avocado industry expected to increase returns by $280 million is being announced in Katikati this evening. The... Read More
03:31pm Mon 31 Mar, 2014
New Zealand can expect hotter temperatures, more rain and more days of extreme fire risk, according to the latest United Nations report on human-caused climate change... Read More
07:00am Mon 31 Mar, 2014
Not sure how to get rid of your business waste or household items? Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Waste and Recycling Directory just might have the answer. Rubbish... Read More
08:43am Sun 30 Mar, 2014
A Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard has posted a top orchard gate return based on its production of Hayward green in the 2013 season. Owen St George, Matt Greenbank... Read More
03:41pm Sat 29 Mar, 2014
Members and volunteers of the New Zealand Red Cross converged in Tauranga today to brainstorm how they would help the vulnerable people of the Bay of Plenty for... Read More
07:01am Fri 28 Mar, 2014
Tauranga pest controllers are buzzing as record numbers of callouts to infestations of wasps and cockroaches at resident's homes fly in. A mild winter and scorching... Read More
04:25pm Thu 27 Mar, 2014
Students from around the Bay of Plenty are getting hands on with water through an educational expo aimed at showing them how to protect the region's waterways. Organised... Read More
02:58pm Thu 27 Mar, 2014
The ever-popular Gourmet Night Market is returning for an ‘off-the-grid' event this weekend in honour of Earth Hour. Earth Hour musician AliceSea will perform... Read More
02:32pm Wed 26 Mar, 2014
Skill levels within the kiwifruit industry will be boosted by government funding for a training scheme for workers. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated president... Read More
05:03pm Tue 25 Mar, 2014
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is currently considering submissions on proposed changes to the Matakana Island Plan. The island - situated in the Tauranga... Read More
03:29pm Tue 25 Mar, 2014
A strong southerly change is expected to barrel up the east coast of New Zealand tonight bringing the chance of rain to the North Island. The MetService says the... Read More
03:06pm Tue 25 Mar, 2014
Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby will lead a delegation to sister cities in China and Japan early next month. The 12-day trip to Yantai in China and Hitachi 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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