Environment
04:12pm Fri 25 Jan, 2013
An eruption at White Island off the Bay of Plenty coastline could happen at any time, according to GNS volcanologists. Scientists spent about three hours flying... Read More
01:24pm Fri 25 Jan, 2013
Central North Island volcanoes continue to concern volcanologists while DOC is coming under increasing pressure to re-open the Tongariro Crossing, closed following... Read More
08:38am Fri 25 Jan, 2013
Volcanic activity at White Island is increasing and future eruptions are possible with little or no warning, say scientists who have increased the volcano's alert... Read More
04:05pm Tue 22 Jan, 2013
A New Zealand campaign encouraging the eradication of cats is being criticised by the SPCA for its 'disgusting and vitriolic” sentiments. The Cats to Go initiative... Read More
08:38am Fri 18 Jan, 2013
A total of three Bay of Plenty Enviroschools have been recognised for their contribution to sustainability. The Botanical Road Kindergarten in Tauranga, Tiaki Early... Read More
03:46pm Sat 12 Jan, 2013
If you are gazing skywards this summer and notice menacing, cauliflower-like clouds billowing high, put the washing on hold and bring the dog inside - a thunderstorm... Read More
02:00pm Tue 08 Jan, 2013
Tauranga's unsettled weather conditions are likely to continue according to the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere three month forecast with warm temperatures... Read More
01:38pm Sun 23 Dec, 2012
Proposals for a marina development on the western side of the Kaituna River mouth are threatened by regional council plans to increase river flows through the Maketu... Read More
08:48am Sat 22 Dec, 2012
Little Blue Penguins are expected to hit the beaches in the Bay of Plenty over the holiday season, along with the annual influx of human visitors, warns DOC. 'The... Read More
08:37am Tue 18 Dec, 2012
Illegal fires at Orokawa Bay near Waihi Beach are threatening rare coastal forest, human life and property reports the Department of Conservation. DOC Tauranga Ranger... Read More
03:12pm Wed 12 Dec, 2012
Volcanic activity at White Island is increasing with a spiny lava dome spotted at an existing crater lake in the volcano. GNS Science has raised the Volcanic Alert... Read More
07:01am Wed 12 Dec, 2012
An earthquake that was felt throughout the country at the weekend topped 12,000 reports. The 5.8 magnitude quake hit 20km south-east of Tokoroa around 7.20 on Saturday... 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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