Environment
07:00am Fri 02 Oct, 2015
A pair of fronts currently over central NZ continue their passage north, providing a taster of the unsettled spring weather. 'It's going to be a real smorgasbord... Read More
04:41pm Thu 01 Oct, 2015
Tauranga harbour's health is 'stable and showing signs of improvement” according to a report presented to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council - but remains... Read More
04:12pm Thu 01 Oct, 2015
The first stage of the Manaia Causeway and Graham's Creek flood protection works in Tairua will be getting underway next Monday. From this Sunday, the Manaia Rd... Read More
09:57am Thu 01 Oct, 2015
Waikato Regional Council has refused to give its support in principle for the Coromandel peninsula to be established as a heritage region. Thames-Coromandel District... Read More
07:11am Thu 01 Oct, 2015
Weather patterns over New Zealand are set to change gear rather sharply for the start of October. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says the country hasn't... Read More
03:06pm Tue 29 Sep, 2015
Reports are coming in of hail damage on some kiwifruit orchards in the Pongakawa and Maketu areas following last night's storm. 'So far we have logged around half-a-dozen... Read More
02:24pm Tue 29 Sep, 2015
In a New Zealand first, Waikato Regional Council biosecurity officers have released a bug to help control the privet pest plant. Privet lace bugs (Leptoypha hospital)... Read More
09:58am Tue 29 Sep, 2015
One question has lingered on Koru Dojo owner David Lynch's mind since Sunday, but the answer remains elusive. 'Why on earth would anyone want to vandalise a 300-year-old... Read More
08:52am Tue 29 Sep, 2015
Thunder, lightning and full moons filled the night sky across the Bay of Plenty last night. Around 30 or so lightning strikes were recorded as a thunderstorm rattled... Read More
01:00pm Mon 28 Sep, 2015
Monitoring information collected by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council on lake quality is now available on the Land, Air, Water, Aotearoa (LAWA) website - one of... Read More
12:38pm Mon 28 Sep, 2015
Carrying out the role of the Whenuakite Kiwi Care Group's operation manager is hugely rewarding but also a very full-on job, says chairman Arthur Hinds. Not only... Read More
01:01pm Sun 27 Sep, 2015
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has announced the Coromandel will receive funding to help New Zealand's national birds to thrive in the wild. Coromandel is one... Read More
17-Dec 08:00
Lamb takes out ham this Christmas
17-Dec 07:30
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
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
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