Western Bay of Plenty residents have until June 22 to have their say on the next stage of the Ōmokoroa Domain Concept Plan. The plan is all about improving... Read More

What if the humble black soldier fly held the key to reducing our most challenging organic waste and could even help degrade plastics? Researchers at Te... Read More

A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4. Australian... Read More

Tamariki from Tiaki Early Learning Centre have helped restore Rotorua's wetlands by planting 12 harakeke plants at Te Kukuwai o Waingaehe Iti. The hands-on... Read More

If you think autumn and spring seem different now compared to how they used to be, you'd be right. New University of Canterbury research explores the impact... Read More

Significant flooding has closed a section of State Highway 2 at Paengaroa. Meanwhile, a thick layer of fog covered the region this morning. 'Due to bridge... Read More

With observed activity at Whakaari decreasing in recent weeks, GeoNet is lowering the volcano's alert level. In an update on its website, GeoNet said the... Read More

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), which was previously scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Tauranga... Read More

Take Katikati's Long Park Rd as far as it can deliver you. To that beautiful place, the reserve, Te Whareorahi, just on dawn, at 5.30am on Friday, June 20. Then... Read More

A local competition is on to help stop the spread of moth plant weed, with prizes up for grabs for those who can collect the most pods. Moth plant is a fast-growing,... Read More

TextStudents from across the Bay of Plenty gathered to showcase innovative environmental thinking at the 2025 Enviro Challenge, held at Tauranga Girls' College. The... Read More

A rusting car body found in a popular swimming hole is just one of many cars the Bay of Plenty Regional Council may have to pull out of rivers this year. The... Read More