Environment

Amateur photographer snaps Starlink 7

For a first attempt at photographing the Starlink satellites Callum Gibb is pretty happy with his results. 'I've never tried anything like that, so it was... Read More

Starlink 7 expected to pass by tomorrow morning

A string of satellites is expected to be seen in the sky tomorrow morning. Weather permitting, there will be a good pass of Starlink7, best viewed from the North... Read More

Elevated volcanic unrest continues at White Island

Scientists have recorded a short-lived gas pulse that passed through White Island from depth. This gas pulse was accompanied by minor ground uplift in the vent... Read More

Strawberry Moon on Saturday caught on camera

Saturday night's Strawberry Moon pulled keen stargazers out of their homes to photograph it as it passed overhead. Despite the name, the moon doesn't... Read More

Enormous high will bring both dry and wet weather

Metservice advise that on Monday, an unsettled southwest flow should remain over New Zealand, but the freezing levels are expected to rise. 'The southwest flow... Read More

Great Walks bookings open this week

This summer presents a great opportunity for New Zealanders to get out into nature with bookings on Great Walks for 2020/21 set to open next week, says Minister... Read More

Southwest change bringing snow flurries overnight

WeatherWatch reports that a southwest change to the weather will push northwards over the South Island today before moving onto the North Island this evening... Read More

Students contribute to science during lockdown

Life during lockdown looked a lot different for environmental management students at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. With campuses closed, many of the institute's... Read More

Trophy trout boost for Lake McLaren

Around 150 trophy sized trout have been liberated into Lake McLaren in Tauranga. The fish were part of a display pond in Rotorua and were to be used for a children's... Read More

MPI: Stink bug measures show results

Strict biosecurity requirements for imported cargo have reduced the threat of brown marmorated stink bug and even tougher rules will be introduced next season. There... Read More

Queen’s Birthday Monday continues to be wet

North Islanders desperate for rain for months have finally had their wishes answered over the weekend. 'It's still not enough to make up for all the weeks... Read More

Quake strikes lower North Island

A magnitude 4.9 quake struck near New Plymouth this afternoon. Geonet report that the quake struck at 2.35pm at a depth of 12km, 35km north of New Plymouth. It... Read More