03:24pm Fri 14 Mar, 2014
The contribution to the restoration of the Kopurererua Valley Reserve by the Kopurererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust during the last 10 years is being recognised. Tauranga... Read More
12:11pm Fri 14 Mar, 2014
UPDATED: Flooding, slips, road closures, power failures and phone outages are all possible for the Bay of Plenty this weekend as Cyclone Lusi crosses the country,... Read More
09:40am Thu 13 Mar, 2014
The latest track guestimates for Tropical Cyclone Lusi might offer some good news for the Bay of Plenty, but not so much for the upper South Island. The eye of the... Read More
08:46am Thu 13 Mar, 2014
With predictions of heavy rain and gale force winds this weekend with approaching Tropical Cyclone Lusi, motorists are being asked to take care on Bay of Plenty... Read More
11:46am Wed 12 Mar, 2014
The Ministry of Civil Defence is warning people to prepare for severe weather in the Bay of Plenty this weekend as Cyclone Lusi tracks towards New Zealand. People... Read More
11:04am Wed 12 Mar, 2014
The Kaituna Jet will likely be allowed to continue operations on the upper Kaituna River if the regional council supports a recommendation from its hearings committee. The... Read More
03:35pm Sat 08 Mar, 2014
With sieves and microscopes in hand marine enthusiasts of all ages are been given a hands on shot at learning about Tauranga's thriving marine environment. Today... Read More
12:47pm Sat 08 Mar, 2014
Temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels will be near or below normal in the Bay of Plenty this autumn, according to NIWA's outlook data. Temperatures are... Read More
10:41am Sat 08 Mar, 2014
A second spate of scrub fires along the Waikareao Estuary is raising concerns from firefighters and police as they attempt to stop the dangerous pattern. Early this... Read More
12:14pm Fri 07 Mar, 2014
Funding is now available to help landowners in the Lake Rotorua catchment to convert mature gorse to trees, shrub or native bush. Bay of Plenty Regional Council's... Read More
11:02am Fri 07 Mar, 2014
Don Chapman has packed up his jet ski and headed south for the 600 kilometre 2014 Yamaha Melanoma Foundation Ski-nZ challenge next week. Don Chapman on the jet... Read More
10:23am Thu 06 Mar, 2014
Two Bay of Plenty and one Waikato student are among the recipients of the 2014 Ballance Agri-Nutrients scholarships. Scholarships winners are Ryan Hathaway from... Read More