Environment
05:00pm Wed 08 Oct, 2025
Delays are expected on State Highway 2 near Matatā, as roading crews complete chipsealing works. From 7am on Thursday, crews are expected to start setting... Read More
01:00pm Wed 08 Oct, 2025
Road users will notice more construction crews across the Bay of Plenty region as the 2025/2026 construction season gets under way. From rebuilding sections... Read More
09:00am Wed 08 Oct, 2025
Every year people get into trouble in New Zealand's outdoors when trying to cross unsafe rivers. NZ Mountain Safety Council says these incidents are almost... Read More
08:00am Wed 08 Oct, 2025
A first responder to the Whakaari-White Island disaster has described the frantic emergency response in the minutes and hours after the volcano erupted. Detective... Read More
01:00pm Tue 07 Oct, 2025
Kiwis are in for a treat tonight with the first supermoon of the year. The moon is going to appear bigger and brighter in the sky on Tuesday night and if... Read More
08:00am Tue 07 Oct, 2025
Frightening footage of the Whakaari White Island disaster shot by victims of the eruption has been shared at the coronial inquest this afternoon. Footage... Read More
06:00pm Mon 06 Oct, 2025
A New Zealand study of nearly 1900 anglers has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. According to the study published in... Read More
05:00pm Mon 06 Oct, 2025
A bereaved family member who lost a loved one in the Whakaari White Island disaster said part of her died when her relative was killed in the eruption. 'Grieving... Read More
11:45am Mon 06 Oct, 2025
A wetlands initiative in the Bay of Plenty region has earned national acclaim, winning the Environmental Sustainability Project Award at the 2025 Water New Zealand... Read More
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
08-Dec 18:05
Tauranga man imprisoned for rape of his cousin
08-Dec 17:00
Sam Ruthe sets new benchmark
08-Dec 16:30
Customs seizes cocaine worth nearly $16m
08-Dec 14:29
Highway closed as crews fight multiple fires
08-Dec 14:22
Warm week ahead before cooler change on Friday
08-Dec 13:00
Growers urged to keep eyes open for hornets
08-Dec 11:58
Former PM announces death of centenarian father
08-Dec 11:45
Kaimai Range SH29 shut overnight for five nights
08-Dec 10:58
Crash brings traffic to a halt on SH2
08-Dec 10:00
Playoff thriller: BOP clinch interprovincial title
08-Dec 08:52
Suspicious scrub fire burns through orchard
08-Dec 08:00
Manu Champs splash back into town!
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