05:22pm Mon 30 Sep, 2013
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
01:15pm Mon 30 Sep, 2013
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
11:19am Sat 28 Sep, 2013
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
08:15am Thu 26 Sep, 2013
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
04:53pm Wed 25 Sep, 2013
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
01:54pm Wed 25 Sep, 2013
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
01:22pm Wed 25 Sep, 2013
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
11:54am Tue 24 Sep, 2013
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
11:50am Tue 24 Sep, 2013
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
03:36pm Mon 23 Sep, 2013
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
08:38am Thu 19 Sep, 2013
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
03:22pm Wed 18 Sep, 2013
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