Environment
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07:45am Sun 15 Nov, 2015
It took a special vision for Lorna and Chris Yandle to see beyond thigh-high grass, a few goat-chewed trees and a swampy hollow to image how a 4ha Pahoia property... Read More
02:56pm Fri 13 Nov, 2015
Litter bugs and fly dumpers beware - the Thames-Coromandel District Council has had enough. In an effort to crack down on fly tipping and littering the council... Read More
09:28am Fri 13 Nov, 2015
This week more than 200 children from schools right across the Waikato embarked on a 'lifelong journey of sustainability”. Each student took part in a range... Read More
07:06am Fri 13 Nov, 2015
The cool southerly flow that peppered most of New Zealand with showers yesterday is expected to ease today. Showers will clear today as a high moves onto the country... Read More
03:44pm Thu 12 Nov, 2015
A mighty kauri has fallen. The Coromandel farewelled Kauri 2000 founder Cliff Heraud this week at a special ceremony in Kuaotunu. The Kuaotunu community have says... Read More
01:00pm Thu 12 Nov, 2015
A dry season to date has forced Bay of Plenty Regional Council to issue a low lake level notification, with Principal Engineering Surveyor Graeme O'Rourke admitting... Read More
09:22am Thu 12 Nov, 2015
Construction of a rock wall is being planned for Cooks Beach Reserve, while a geotextile sandbag wall at Brophy's Beach has now been completed. Both works are part... Read More
04:41pm Wed 11 Nov, 2015
Tauranga City Council's change of flood management policy has reached the final stages, with only six submissions received on a proposal that radically changes their... Read More
04:17pm Wed 11 Nov, 2015
A wooden groyne is to be trialled at Buffalo Beach off the end of the already completed Stage Two rock seawall. The structure is expected to promote enough sand... Read More
04:05pm Wed 11 Nov, 2015
Permit holders are being warned that a total fire ban is expected across the Western Bay of Plenty rural fire district by the end of the week. Pumicelands Moana... Read More
11:50am Wed 11 Nov, 2015
A weakening front crossing New Zealand is expected to make way for some showers in the Bay of Plenty tomorrow. According to the MetService's five day forecast, morning... Read More
10:27am Wed 11 Nov, 2015
Workers in hazardous material suits have begun taking samples from the asbestos-contaminated area discovered at the Maungatapu underpass site. Officials are keen... Read More
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
16-Dec 16:00
Lifeguard saves siblings at Waihī fundraiser
16-Dec 14:30
Father-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdown
16-Dec 13:02
Food prices fall for third month
16-Dec 11:43
Mayor makes a splash at Tauranga manu event
16-Dec 11:00
Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season
16-Dec 10:05
Discovery Princess makes Tauranga debut
16-Dec 08:17
Asphalt: Pāpāmoa streets face $2000–$7000 bill
16-Dec 08:00
Tauranga runner lifts relay team at national games
16-Dec 06:30
How to spot smuggling at sea this summer
15-Dec 18:00
Turning animal tricks into teen confidence
15-Dec 17:00
Cool snap hits in final week before Christmas
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