Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats. "If vehicles... Read More

Valiant efforts to save a pod of whales and dolphins ended in tragedy on Sunday night when officials made the decision to euthanise the distressed animals. Up... Read More

What mysteries await this year's Great K Valley Cycle adventurers? It's time to register now! Primitive jawless fish, koura and eels all live... Read More

Tauranga's Water Watchers Plan is in full swing for summer with keen gardeners and lawn enthusiasts finding creative and clever ways to use water wisely, says... Read More

Beachgoers headed to the Bay's favourite hotspots last week, soaking up all that warm sunshine and cooling off among the coast. This January has kicked off... Read More

Kenrick Smith's giant mandala artworks etched onto Bay of Plenty beaches are drawing the attention of national media, international stars, and are taking Instagram... Read More

Beachgoers and holidaymakers are being warned that large swells will create difficult conditions at beaches across the North Island's east coast over the coming... Read More

Investigations continue into a fire which destroyed 41 hectares of land on Matakana Island. The blaze broke out just before Christmas and fire crews spent... Read More

Summer has heated up, meaning warmer water temperatures and a few more sightings of sharks as Kiwis hit the ocean this summer to cool down or play. 'If we... Read More

While global leaders discuss how to respond to 'climate tipping points” at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Switzerland this week, one young... Read More

Work began on a $306m civic precinct, people protested the potential loss of green space and a court battle over a rottweiler played out in Tauranga in 2023.... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty faced storm damage, flooding and the council successfully added a Māori ward after two failed attempts. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha... Read More