Environment

Work programme for Cathedral Cove options

The Department of Conservation has announced the work it will undertake to determine viable, safe and resilient long-term solutions for visitor access and experience... Read More

An unlikely customer crawls into a Tauranga bank

Mr. Krab's obsession with money has gone to a new level. No, it's not the red cartoon version seen on the televsion show Sponge Bob Squarepants, but... Read More

Mapping 140,000 landslides for safer communities

New Zealand now boasts one of the largest single-event inventories of landslides globally. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Senior... Read More

What to do if dogs consume toxic karaka berries

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe is urging animal owners to be on the lookout for highly toxic karaka berries, as the tree's fruiting season... Read More

The cost of fast home deliveries on the climate

Shampoo in one parcel, socks in another - for many of us, it's become normal to hear several knocks on the door from a courier during a week. But all... Read More

Boaties: don't leave your car parked in the lake

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats. "If vehicles... Read More

Efforts to save whales & dolphins ends tragically

Valiant efforts to save a pod of whales and dolphins ended in tragedy on Sunday night when officials made the decision to euthanise the distressed animals. Up... Read More

Cycle through mysteries in the marsh

What mysteries await this year's Great K Valley Cycle adventurers? It's time to register now! Primitive jawless fish, koura and eels all live... Read More

Think twice before you turn the tap!

Tauranga's Water Watchers Plan is in full swing for summer with keen gardeners and lawn enthusiasts finding creative and clever ways to use water wisely, says... Read More

January launched with sunshine

Beachgoers headed to the Bay's favourite hotspots last week, soaking up all that warm sunshine and cooling off among the coast. This January has kicked off... Read More

Kenrick’s soothing sand art geometrics

Kenrick Smith's giant mandala artworks etched onto Bay of Plenty beaches are drawing the attention of national media, international stars, and are taking Instagram... Read More

Large swells prompt beach warning

Beachgoers and holidaymakers are being warned that large swells will create difficult conditions at beaches across the North Island's east coast over the coming... Read More