Environment

Bay exposed to bigger tsunamis

Escape routes rather than tsunami sirens are where councils should be spending their money, according to GNS Science latest investigation into New Zealand's tsunami... Read More

Peak bus services increased

Peak time services on two of Tauranga's core bus routes are increasing from next Monday. The changes to routes 2 and 33 from October 7 will improve services for... Read More

Community rallies to ban Corexit

Concerned community members have gathered on Mount Main Beach today to show their opposition to the use of Corexit dispersant used during the Rena oil spill. Rally... Read More

Highway open after large slip cleared

UPDATED 10.01am: State Highway 5, near Ngongotaha, is now open after a large slip came down and blocked the highway this morning. The slip closed the road this morning... Read More

Million dollar honey testing

Paengaroa based company Comvita is spending a million dollars on hi-tech honey testing equipment following recent overseas concerns about the quality of New Zealand... Read More

Aquatic pest found at Pilot Bay

Authorities are investigating an unwanted aquatic pest discovered by a University of Waikato diver in Pilot Bay. In an email sent out to Tauranga Harbour recreation... Read More

Mount call to ban Corexit

A Tauranga surfer is calling for action in an effort to ban the use of Corexit dispersant used during the Rena oil spill. Dominico Zapata is organising a rally against... Read More

Hydropower dam gets consent

TrustPower has been granted 35 year resource consent by the Environment Court for operating the Matahina Hydropower Scheme using a modified operating regime. Resource... Read More

Warning as stormy weather hits

Tauranga is bracing itself for blustery wet weather today with winds predicted to reach 100-130km/h from 3pm. MetService reports strong winds in the Tauranga area... Read More

Greens to address spray concerns

Significant chemical use and chemical footprints in the Bay of Plenty primary sector will be scrutinised at a Green Party public meeting tonight. On at the Welcome... Read More

Carcases dumped in Wairoa

Animal carcases have been found dumped in the Wairoa River near Bethlehem this week following the illegal dumping along the riverbank last month. Three deer carcases... Read More

Harbour Drive to be shared

Tauranga City Council is acting to stop further tussling between dog walkers and cyclists along the scenic pathway of Harbour Drive. The cyclists were kicked off... Read More