Environment
08:47am Mon 06 Oct, 2025
Witness statements at the coronial inquiry into the Whakaari-White Island disaster begin today. The volcano in Bay of Plenty erupted on December 9, 2019,... Read More
07:30am Mon 06 Oct, 2025
The Reserve Bank could cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points this week - but what would that mean for home loan rates? The bank will review the official... Read More
11:00am Sun 05 Oct, 2025
Low-flying helicopters will be sweeping across the Western Bay of Plenty this month as Powerco inspects thousands of rural power poles in a bid to prevent outages. The... Read More
07:00am Thu 02 Oct, 2025
New research is helping reveal how earthquakes can change the course of rivers, damage stopbanks and increase the risk of flooding - and where in New Zealand... Read More
11:45am Wed 01 Oct, 2025
A series of wire and cable thefts in the Kawerau area may be linked to a strong chemical smell residents have been reporting. The current theory is that the... Read More
08:30am Wed 01 Oct, 2025
The value of wine exports has dropped slightly over the past year, though volumes remain strong with an exceptionally large 2025 harvest to drive growth. New... Read More
08:00am Wed 01 Oct, 2025
Anglers across New Zealand are set for what promises to be an outstanding year on the water, as trout fishing season kicks off today. Fish & Game's chief... Read More
06:01pm Tue 30 Sep, 2025
At 2.11pm on December 9, 2019, Whakaari/White Island unleashed a deadly eruption. Forty-seven tourists and guides were visiting the marine volcano at the... Read More
11:45am Tue 30 Sep, 2025
A longstanding Bay of Plenty dairy farming company has been fined $59,500 after spilling effluent into a river. Warneford Farms was incorporated in 1970 and... Read More
07:00pm Mon 29 Sep, 2025
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. The kārearea is a high-speed hunter which... Read More
03:00pm Sun 28 Sep, 2025
A community-driven initiative in Katikati is looking for a family or individual who wants to grow food to pair with a local landowner and share the produce. Grow... Read More
08:00am Sun 28 Sep, 2025
High-vis wearing, sack and grabber-carrying individuals were a feature of Te Puke town centre last Friday afternoon. They were taking part in an event that... Read More
12-Jan 16:05
Police probe deaths of two at Pukehina property
12-Jan 14:30
Surfers shine as nationals open in scorching heat
12-Jan 13:03
TEL shuts eastbound for half triathlon
12-Jan 11:45
Man found dead after failing to return from swim
12-Jan 10:05
Pickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadium
12-Jan 09:00
Robbie Williams’ tribute act for 2026
12-Jan 08:00
Mount set to host 2026 Festival of Multisport
12-Jan 07:05
Orca surprise for diver off Coromandel
12-Jan 06:00
Katikati skatepark hits $100k funding milestone
11-Jan 15:00
Inflatable holiday sessions set to thrill BOP kids
11-Jan 12:00
Failed drug test among vehicle policy breaches
11-Jan 11:00
One dead after water incident in Kaimai Range
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