Kawerau is, once again, suffering from unpleasant odours - this time described as a chemical smell like burning rubber or plastic. People have reported... Read More

A Bay of Plenty based environmental awareness trust has formally closed, with its remaining funds distributed to three local charities that are continuing its... Read More

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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