Environment

‘Exasperated’: Tauranga ferry decision delayed

A ferry service between Tauranga and Mount Maunganui is no closer to reality after a council-funding decision was deferred. Auckland water taxi company Hauraki... Read More

NASA joins global experts at ForestSAT in Rotorua

A global forestry event is attracting experts from NASA and remote sensing specialists from nearly 30 countries to Rotorua next month. Crown Research Institute... Read More

Help plant today at Welcome Bay

A group of volunteers who care for Johnson Reserve invites the Welcome Bay community to its biggest ever planting day today, Saturday, August 3, to beautify... Read More

DOC appeals for leads on gull deaths at Pukehina

DOC staff are appealing for information after 21 protected red-billed gulls were killed by a driver who allegedly drove their vehicle through the birds' colony... Read More

Increased avalanche danger prompts warning

Backcountry snow enthusiasts keen to hit the mountains following the recent snowfall are being encouraged by NZ Mountain Safety Council to be patient, as the... Read More

Restoring wetlands for our freshwater future

Winter is here, and with it comes increased rainfall and weather events across the Bay of Plenty. This time of the year makes now the ideal time to find... Read More

Advice for viewing dual meteor showers

An astronomer says anyone wanting to see two meteor showers peaking this week need patience, no moon, reasonable expectations and to wrap-up warm. Two meteor... Read More

Giant spider a lesson in nature for local family

Jenna Palmer and her son had an impromptu home school lesson with a (not-so) scary giant spider last week. The family have moved to Whakamārama and recently... Read More

BOP firefighters sent to battle Canadian wildfires

A second group of 21 New Zealand firefighters, including some from the Bay of Plenty, are leaving today for Alberta, Canada, to help fight wildfires burning... Read More

Mercury Bay Boating Club seeks new site

Mercury Bay Boating Club's mission to relocate its clubrooms is a step closer to completion. The Department of Conservation confirmed a panel hearing of submissions... Read More

Lace bug release in Vanuatu to combat hibiscus bur

Researchers from Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research are undertaking the first global release of a lace bug species in Vanuatu at the end of July to combat the... Read More

Tongariro Alpine Crossing to empower women

The Hindu Women Forum, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, is excited to announce the Tongariro Alpine Crossing event, designed to empower women... Read More