0:18:43 Wednesday 2 April 2025

Environment

Work is under way to repair the Coromandel Walkway

Work is under way to repair a damaged section of the Coromandel Walkway. The Coromandel Walkway, connecting Stony Bay and Fletcher Bay, follows the contour... Read More

Community gardens open their gates

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

Echo Walking Festival celebrates scenic trails

The Echo Walking Festival has stepped up its presence in the region with several new Western Bay of Plenty walking events. The Echo Walking Festival is organised... Read More

Autumn’s best fruit and veggies hit peak season

As temperatures drop and the seasons change, New Zealanders can warm up their kitchens with the best of autumn's fresh fruit and vegetables. Roasted fennel,... Read More

Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty case

A waterway near Palm Beach Boulevard in Papamoa 'lost its character” after an animal cruelty incident harmed Muscovy and Pekin ducks, a resident claims. On... Read More

Hunters urged to play it safe during Roar

NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to 'have a hmmm” and make careful route choices to stay safe, as this year's Roar hunting season kicks... Read More

Excavator champs: BoP man takes on NZ’s best

Te Puke's John Rohloff will be digging for glory at the end of this week when he rumbles on to the field in the ‘Battle Royale' of excavator operating... Read More

Watch: Fireball caught on camera in BoP sky

Video of a fireball streaking across the Bay of Plenty night sky has surfaced online. A post on Fireballs Aotearoa Facebook page said that team member... Read More

Pumice quarry: $272k fine for consent breaches

A Bay of Plenty quarry business, the company director and one of the landowners have been fined $272,000 after extracting huge amounts of pumice in breach... Read More

Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed

A large digger isn't something usually seen in a protected wetland, but it's proven vital in a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. The... Read More

Global peace leader speaks at Waikato University

A free public lecture at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus this week will feature internationally renowned peace advocate and former Tauranga local Alyn... Read More

Diesel fuel aboard Manawanui still unaccounted

New Defence Force figures show more than half a million litres of diesel fuel aboard the Manawanui when it sank has not been taken off it. The survey ship... Read More