New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHuge hail storm batters Bay of PlentyA severe hailstorm hit Bay of Plenty, with hail so heavy it blanketed the ground in a thick white layer.Watch19 Aug 07:34 PM
New Zealand‘World’s first’: NZ mill’s tissue machine to run on geothermal steamThe mill invested $20m to upgrade its paper machine.11 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandFined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders15 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey17 Jul 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park09 May 03:31 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to home23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessWho is behind the up to $1 billion in claims against Norske Skog's Tasman mill?24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felledThe damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.16 Feb 03:02 PM
New ZealandTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak'That’s the murder of thousands of bees.'23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandReview of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissionedThe report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks pleaA report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air22 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Irreplaceable': The plan to protect Rotorua’s famed but fragile geothermal system'It is still recovering from our past mistreatment.'10 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFuneral home fined $85k after cremation smoke 'invaded' homes, bodiesJudge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.01 Aug 12:43 AM
KahuIwi rejects scientist’s claims about plastic pollution in Lake RotoruaTrust manager wishes consultation had come first.19 Jul 06:31 PM
OpinionOpinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challengesMātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.13 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coastStudents are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.09 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandIwi win right to appeal water bottling consentSupreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.18 Apr 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEnvironment Court hearing over Port of Tauranga wharf extension under wayEnvironment Court begins hearing evidence over Port of Tauranga's wharf extension plans.27 Feb 09:39 PM
OpinionBoris Sokratov: This is absolute 'Green Standing by James Shaw and his Green Mob'OPINION: Greens Party is grasping at straws blaming Gabrielle on climate change.16 Feb 07:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron ScottWho is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?17 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new Regional Councillor, Kat MacmillanWho is first-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Kat Macmillan?17 Oct 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMaungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.04 Apr 06:00 PM
EnvironmentWhat has caused the discolouration of Puarenga Stream?The regional and district councils are investigating the discharge.31 Mar 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse''I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.27 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zonesThe figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.29 Aug 09:00 PM
Environment'We're being generous': Marae sets deadline for heavy industry retreat'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'08 Jul 08:19 AM
Politics'Six weeks in and not a lot has happened'Councillors challenge slow progress of Covid-19 recovery strategy.18 Jun 03:59 AM
