Environment

Project celebrates 10 years

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

Preparing for the storm

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

Cyclone Lusi changes track

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

Warnings issued ahead of storm

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

Civil warning ahead of Lusi

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

Reprieve likely for Kaituna Jet

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

Marvelling at marine science

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

‘Near normal’ autumn on way

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

Scrub fires raise suspicion

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

Funds for gorse removal

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

Epic 600km ride for cancer

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

Scholarships for agri-students

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