Environment
09:00am Fri 21 Mar, 2025
As autumn arrives, veterinarians are warning pet owners about the dangers of grass seeds, which can seriously harm animals. Grass seeds are dangerous because... Read More
09:00am Fri 14 Mar, 2025
For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More
09:00am Fri 07 Feb, 2025
Tucked away in a Bellevue cul-de-sac is a striking collection of hundreds of bromeliads. 'I grow all of them,” Margaret Calkin said. A member of the... Read More
07:00am Fri 13 Sep, 2024
Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More
12:00pm Sat 31 Aug, 2024
The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More
06:00am Fri 29 Apr, 2022
Bay of Plenty residents are invited to muck in and help out with digging holes and planting trees on the next two Saturdays at Lions Tree Grove at the TECT All... Read More
09:11am Fri 30 Apr, 2021
Creating a wearable art masterpiece made from rescued resources is the exciting challenge facing anyone keen to dive into the Sustainable Art Challenge. There are... Read More
09:50am Fri 17 Jul, 2020
Tauranga City Mayor Tenby Powell is defending his decision to walk out of a public meeting in Papamoa this week. The Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association... Read More
09:20am Fri 17 Jul, 2020
The closure of a popular Tauranga organic store left staff worried about their future until two men with a passion for organics stepped in to fill the gap. Laura... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Jul, 2020
The Government's proposed $124 million investment in recycling is a 'win for employment, climate and environment” says a local waste campaigner. Garbage... Read More
09:10am Fri 05 Jun, 2020
One minute strange lights are creeping across the sky in a perfect line. Then strange living creatures start appearing in the backyard. Life has taken a twist... Read More
01:47pm Wed 22 Apr, 2020
A Tauranga man's afternoon walk along Wairoa River took an unexpected turn after he caught a 20kg kingfish with his hands. Logan Reid was walking his dog... Read More