Environment
02:00pm Tue 20 Oct, 2015
Fire permits in the Western Bay of Plenty have been put on hold until unexpected high winds blow through. Strong south-westerlies over the last few days have forced... Read More
01:07pm Tue 20 Oct, 2015
Eastern Fish & Game say trout fishing in the Bay of Plenty's lakes is looking strong for the season ahead. Lake Rotoiti fished 'way ahead” of normal on the... Read More
12:57pm Tue 20 Oct, 2015
People visiting bush areas in the Waikato are being urged to take care to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. The disease has been detected at five... Read More
04:08pm Mon 19 Oct, 2015
The key to growing the Bay of Plenty's economy is in harnessing its natural resources - that's the view of a Regional Economic Activity Report that was released... Read More
03:37pm Mon 19 Oct, 2015
A bond of $36 million is being sought by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council as part of a draft resource consent to leave the wreck of the Rena on Astrolabe Reef. Council's... Read More
03:18pm Sat 17 Oct, 2015
The lack of rain in eastern areas so far this October is set to continue this weekend, apart from some evening rain in the Bay tomorrow. Many eastern places are... Read More
04:37pm Fri 16 Oct, 2015
Mining company OceanaGold has gained approval from the Overseas Investment Office to purchase the Waihi mines from Newmont Mining Corporation. OceanaGold managing... Read More
10:27am Fri 16 Oct, 2015
Some of the region's surfers are growing increasingly concerned about the ongoing dumping of dredged material from the Port of Tauranga channel deepening project. And... Read More
12:22pm Thu 15 Oct, 2015
Mobil Oil New Zealand has responded to the news that Bay of Plenty Regional Council have commenced prosecution against them - and have pledged reimbursements and... Read More
10:16am Thu 15 Oct, 2015
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council have begun legal proceedings against Mobil Oil following the oil spill in Tauranga Harbour earlier this year. A statement released... Read More
05:15pm Wed 14 Oct, 2015
If anyone has $10,000 to donate to Opoutere School near Whangamata, principal Clare Humphreys-Grey would love to hear from you. This is how much the primary school... Read More
02:59pm Wed 14 Oct, 2015
Despite receiving around 5mm of rain in the early hours of this morning, Tauranga is expected to enjoy some fine weather over the next few days. A high of around... Read More
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
15-Dec 15:45
Cocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Tauranga
15-Dec 14:30
Top riders set for Cemetery Circuit showdown
15-Dec 14:13
Former BOP man tells of terror minutes from home
15-Dec 12:26
Thick smoke billows as crews tackle house fire
15-Dec 12:13
Woman in court as police probe Tauranga homicide
15-Dec 11:45
Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
15-Dec 11:45
Tauranga 'Rocketman' tackles Games challenge
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