Local Focus: Kaituna Cut to be healed after 64 years
Maketū re-diversion finishes ahead of schedule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Latest from Environment Bay of Plenty
Where are NZ's worst swimming spots?
Dozens of popular swimming spots have been designated as no-go zones as summer heats up.
$5m funding package to support Whakatāne businesses
The funding will support businesses most affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption.
Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
People should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.
Te Puke not a destination? Retailers reject Councillor's claim
It's not in decline, it's in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whitebait numbers fritter away
Borrow pits rejuvenating the whitebait population. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan
The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Win for community group over water bottling appeal
A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.
Bio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?
Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$1.5m fund to trial new land uses
"We want people to try new crops or ventures on the land, so we can share the knowledge."
Logistics firm admits contaminated water discharge
Waste water discharge results in Bay of Plenty Regional Council prosecution
Local Focus: Tauranga Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Disturbing discovery made in Tauranga Moana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$78,000 in fines for stockpiled tyres
Owners of a failed tyre recycling venture have been fined.
Leaders lobby for urgent safety upgrades on SH2
Former Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby comes out firing at local councils.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Keeping a wallaby as a pet? Think again!
A wallaby is reportedly being kept as a pet at a Hamilton residence.
A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty?
Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Who designed the Maori flag?
The last-surviving member of the trio of women who created the Tino Rangatiratanga flag speaks out about that important time in New Zealand's history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the Bay
The chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Humidity easing, but not for long
Extremely high humidity levels that saw parts of the country sweltering yesterday are set to ease.
Warning for boaties after BOP flooding
Boaties in Whakatane in the eastern Bay of Plenty are being urged to stay away from the sea as the area recovers from the aftermath of a weather thrashing.
Mysterious Lake Rotorua foam deemed harmless
It may look strange, but scientists believe there is no danger posed by the foam coating the shores of Lake Rotorua.
Sea-lettuce plague cleared from popular beach
One thousand tonnes of rank sea lettuce has been cleared from one of our most popular beaches this summer.