Environment
06:00pm Mon 06 Oct, 2025
A New Zealand study of nearly 1900 anglers has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. According to the study published in... Read More
05:00pm Mon 06 Oct, 2025
A bereaved family member who lost a loved one in the Whakaari White Island disaster said part of her died when her relative was killed in the eruption. 'Grieving... Read More
11:45am Mon 06 Oct, 2025
A wetlands initiative in the Bay of Plenty region has earned national acclaim, winning the Environmental Sustainability Project Award at the 2025 Water New Zealand... Read More
08:47am Mon 06 Oct, 2025
Witness statements at the coronial inquiry into the Whakaari-White Island disaster begin today. The volcano in Bay of Plenty erupted on December 9, 2019,... Read More
07:30am Mon 06 Oct, 2025
The Reserve Bank could cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points this week - but what would that mean for home loan rates? The bank will review the official... Read More
11:00am Sun 05 Oct, 2025
Low-flying helicopters will be sweeping across the Western Bay of Plenty this month as Powerco inspects thousands of rural power poles in a bid to prevent outages. The... Read More
07:00am Thu 02 Oct, 2025
New research is helping reveal how earthquakes can change the course of rivers, damage stopbanks and increase the risk of flooding - and where in New Zealand... Read More
11:45am Wed 01 Oct, 2025
A series of wire and cable thefts in the Kawerau area may be linked to a strong chemical smell residents have been reporting. The current theory is that the... Read More
08:30am Wed 01 Oct, 2025
The value of wine exports has dropped slightly over the past year, though volumes remain strong with an exceptionally large 2025 harvest to drive growth. New... Read More
08:00am Wed 01 Oct, 2025
Anglers across New Zealand are set for what promises to be an outstanding year on the water, as trout fishing season kicks off today. Fish & Game's chief... Read More
06:01pm Tue 30 Sep, 2025
At 2.11pm on December 9, 2019, Whakaari/White Island unleashed a deadly eruption. Forty-seven tourists and guides were visiting the marine volcano at the... Read More
11:45am Tue 30 Sep, 2025
A longstanding Bay of Plenty dairy farming company has been fined $59,500 after spilling effluent into a river. Warneford Farms was incorporated in 1970 and... Read More
05-Dec 20:30
Wheely enjoy the Santa parade
05-Dec 20:00
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial
05-Dec 19:00
Bay of Plenty Christmas 2025 events guide
05-Dec 18:00
Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs
05-Dec 17:30
Truck breakdown causes significant delays on SH36
05-Dec 17:00
Sun safety tips: Protect your skin from UV
05-Dec 16:00
Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is on
05-Dec 15:00
Lions’ firewood boosts foodbank appeal
05-Dec 14:00
A guide to who you can trust!
05-Dec 13:00
Blayde to ride shotgun with Santa
05-Dec 11:45
Kmart: Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows
05-Dec 10:00
Blayde’s fight: Rare syndrome, big dreams
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