Environment
03:17pm Wed 04 Nov, 2015
Scattered thunderstorms are developing over parts of the Eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne this afternoon, and are expected to continue affecting these areas throughout... Read More
10:05am Wed 04 Nov, 2015
A severe weather warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty as a front and associated low moves east over the North Island today. While the warning is predominately... Read More
01:58pm Tue 03 Nov, 2015
A variation to Thames-Coromandel District Council's Proposed District Plan to reintroduce the Natural Character will be publicly notified on Friday, November 6. The... Read More
11:19am Tue 03 Nov, 2015
A haven for wildlife in the Te Puke hills is providing a great boost for conservation in the Bay, and Forest & Bird members are pleased to see protection on the... Read More
08:36am Tue 03 Nov, 2015
North Island farmers are being invited to update their cropping knowledge at a new, one-day field event on Thursday, December 10. The field day, run by FAR, is being... Read More
08:08am Tue 03 Nov, 2015
As a ridge of high pressure drifts eastwards, a deep trough will bring a period of rain and gales to many places this week, followed by a brief cold outbreak with... Read More
06:48am Tue 03 Nov, 2015
Hayward green, the fruit which launched and sustained the New Zealand kiwifruit industry for 63 years, looks set to be superseded by a new variety. And according... Read More
03:56pm Mon 02 Nov, 2015
A seal found in Karangahake Gorge is a timely reminder that Conservation Week has begun, and encountering seals and penguins is part of the natural coastline environment. This... Read More
12:28pm Mon 02 Nov, 2015
UPDATED - 2.25pm: About 30 members of anti-mining group Coromandel Watchdog have thrown an ‘Unwelcome Party' outside OceanaGold's Waihi office today. The... Read More
11:59am Mon 02 Nov, 2015
Updated 12.30pm: Thousands of people across the Central North Island reported feeling last night's earthquake, centred east of Waiouru, inlcuding residents in Whakatane... Read More
03:00pm Sun 01 Nov, 2015
Let's imagine Brad Pitt is playing a role of a senior biosecurity officer who is charged with releasing an alien into the community to devour and destroy everything... Read More
10:31am Sun 01 Nov, 2015
El Nino may be setting in now across the Pacific but WeatherWatch.co.nz continues to forecast occasional rain events for New Zealand, including right along our drier... Read More
13-Dec 16:19
Summer happiness is strawberries and roses
13-Dec 14:00
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
13-Dec 12:16
Greerton Garden Club on the move
13-Dec 10:00
Tauranga student’s leadership shines
13-Dec 09:00
Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day
13-Dec 06:00
Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home
12-Dec 18:00
Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship
12-Dec 17:00
Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals
12-Dec 16:00
Christmas magic at The Arts Junction
12-Dec 14:59
Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust
12-Dec 14:18
Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29
12-Dec 13:00
Shellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOP
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