Environment

New weather station for Eastern Bay

A new weather station in Ohope is set to benefit recreational users, commercial operators and flood management purposes. Installed at the Ohope Golf Club, the station... Read More

Dry, breezy summer predicted

El Nino conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean are set to continue over the next three months and affect the New Zealand summer - that's the message from the... Read More

No training buzz for Harry

Tauranga's Harry Frentz thought he'd found a promising career path when he signed up for an apiculture course with Agribusiness Training Limited in August. He promptly... Read More

Asbestos found on underpass site

The NZ Transport Agency have confirmed that contractors have found asbestos on the site of the new Maungatapu underpass. The discovery, made late last month, has... Read More

More fine weather ahead

A gentle westerly flow is set to cover the country on Tuesday, bringing cloud and a few showers to western places, while fine weather prevails in the east. 'Warm... Read More

Tackling the Bay's rising sea levels

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being invited to discuss how the district will deal with an expected, one metre rise in sea levels. For the very first time,... Read More

Kaituna River jets challenged

The return of jet boats on the Kaituna River after a 14-month absence has infuriated residents who claim the river banks are only just beginning to recover from... Read More

Fine night for Guy Fawkes

For those of you wondering what the weather will be like for the Guy Fawkes fireworks tonight, the answer is mainly dry with very little wind. 'The weather tonight... Read More

Preparing Whitianga for the future

A report prepared for the Waikato Regional Council uses lessons from the past to help prepare Whitianga for the future. The report on the effects of the 1960 Chilean... Read More

Battle of Le Quesnoy remembered

The New Zealand soldiers who fought and fell in the Battle of Le Quesnoy during World War I were remembered in Whangamata on Wednesday. About 50 people gathered... Read More

Strong southerlies to hit the Bay

A severe weather warning remains in place for the Bay of Plenty as a deep low sits just east of Gisborne. Today will be a chilly one in the Bay with fresh southerlies... Read More

Preparing for whale strandings

Ever wondered what it's like to get close to a whale, or help save a life? Well now's your chance to find out. While you're warming up for summer and getting ready... Read More