Environment
02:30pm Wed 29 Oct, 2025
Two yachts remain grounded at Pilot Bay following strong spring winds that swept through Mount Maunganui. SunLive readers reported two yachts had grounded... Read More
10:10am Tue 28 Oct, 2025
Reported incidents of dogs attacking protected wildlife are increasing, newly released DOC data has revealed. And the data shows kiwi, our national bird,... Read More
06:00pm Mon 27 Oct, 2025
Labour Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, bringing an influx of visitors to the Western Bay - including the first wave of freedom campers. As people... Read More
03:00pm Mon 27 Oct, 2025
Conservationist Ben Banks spends a lot of his spare time trying to protect the Okorero -Thornton Lagoon wildlife reserve but it seems joyriders are just as much... Read More
01:00pm Mon 27 Oct, 2025
Steph Dryfhout has a 'passion” for trees - and now she's a double world champion at climbing them. The Bay of Plenty arborist has won her second consecutive... Read More
09:00am Mon 27 Oct, 2025
Proposed changes to earthquake strengthening laws could pave the way for reopening Rotorua's heritage Blue Baths building, Mayor Tania Tapsell says. The Government... Read More
06:00am Sun 26 Oct, 2025
International tourists visiting the Eastern Bay this week didn't discover the 100% Pure New Zealand image from the glossy marketing. Instead, they helped... Read More
06:06am Sat 25 Oct, 2025
An iwi-led conservation movement is reshaping the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, blending mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) with ecological science... Read More
05:00pm Fri 24 Oct, 2025
A group of Pāuanui residents wants Tairua Harbour to be dredged, saying it has become an increasingly dangerous place for boats. Pauanui Recreation and... Read More
09:00am Fri 24 Oct, 2025
The Monmouth Redoubt is ready to welcome visitors once again, with restoration works now complete and a new timber boardwalk officially open from this weekend. Located... Read More
08:20am Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Warning: This story contains graphic details of injuries Helping victims of the Whakaari eruption off their rescue boat was the 'most confronting scene”... Read More
07:30am Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Labour weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging boaties to make sure everything... 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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