Environment

Birds die in 'localised poisoning' at Pāpāmoa

Warning: Graphic images Poisoning has been determined as the cause of 'widespread deaths” of small birds at a Tauranga park. How the birds came... Read More

Time for a spring screen break

SpringScreenBreak is inviting people to take a seven-day digital reset, unplug from screens and reconnect with nature, whānau, and community. The campaign... Read More

Poster-ing a watch over dotterel

Six schools from Western Bay of Plenty are helping push public awareness of the Waihī Beach dotterel nests with an exhibition of 21 colourful posters in the... Read More

Freak hailstorm turns Bethlehem white

Bethlehem residents were astounded to find crackling thunder and a hailstorm early on Friday evening left a white coating across the ground, with one motorist... Read More

Council urges trampers to prepare for spring trips

Spring is here, and with school holidays just around the corner and more people heading outdoors, the NZ Mountain Safety Council is urging trampers to get well... Read More

Partial solar eclipse to be visible across NZ

New Zealand is in for another celestial treat next week with a partial solar eclipse, which will only be visible for a handful of countries. It comes only... Read More

6000 natives planted in Kōpūrererua Valley

A blustery spring day didn't stop more than 6000 native trees from being planted in Tauranga's Kōpūrererua Valley on Sunday September 14. 'Well over a hundred... Read More

Power outages: 902 customers still without supply

There are currently 902 customers in the western Bay of Plenty without power. Powerco crews made good progress over the weekend in restoring power supply... Read More

Damaged roofs, fences, trees in Katikati

Katikati experienced a wild weekend of unprecedented high wind, which left roofs and fences damaged, fallen trees and cancelled events in its wake. Katikati... Read More

Whitebaiters asked to look after flood protection

With whitebaiting season officially under way, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding fishers to enjoy the season responsibly while helping to... Read More

Be prepared before heading into bush this spring

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More

Equestrians call for safe passing on NZ roads

Tauranga horse owners are saddling up this Sunday to ride in solidarity with equestrians across the world to promote life-saving road safety messages this month. On... Read More