Environment

Cooking differently to help save the planet

Shopping lists may not seem much like weapons. But making them is one of the most effective things we can do to fight climate change. The average Kiwi family... Read More

Settled weather expected to last in Christmas week

With some people wondering where summer went earlier this week, the more settled weekend weather would have come as a relief. However, it remained relatively... Read More

Keep dogs on leash to protect Pukehina wildlife

A variety of wildlife inhabiting the Pukehina shoreline, saltmarsh and estuary area are dangerously threatened by roaming dogs at this time of year as the local... Read More

Whakaari just ‘spooked’ her

He's standing staunch, hands on hips, legs spread, open shirt and trilby - looks like a gunslinger. But nothing so dramatic - he's a sulphur miner. His name... Read More

Total watering ban for Coromandel Town

A total watering ban is in place in Coromandel Town, this means all use of water outside the house is banned. This includes watering lawns and gardens, washing... Read More

Poor weather hampers White Island search

Shoreline searches of Whakaari/White Island have been hampered by poor weather this morning. The Police Eagle helicopter left the mainland about 5.45am... Read More

One minute silence for White Island victims

New Zealand has observed a one-minute silence to remember the victims of last week's eruption on Whakaari/White Island. The minute of silence was held at... Read More

Step away from crazy consumerism

Boughs of holly, sleigh bells ringing, turkey with stuffing, goodwill to all men. 'Throw in a zero waste Christmas and holiday season,” says Marty... Read More

Live updates: Whakaari/White Island, day 8

Police are today expected to make another attempt to find and recover the two bodies missing since the eruption on Whakaari/White Island a week ago. Sixteen people... Read More

Dive squad search continues

Divers in the water around Whakaari / White Island today continued to face unique and challenging conditions. A team of nine from the Police National Dive Squad... Read More

Process for identifying the eruption victims

The bodies recovered from Whakaari / White Island have been taken to Auckland for the post mortem and disaster victim identification process. Together with Police... Read More

Heavy rain on its way

Heavy rain and severe gales are on the way, but there's still some doubt about which parts of the country will be hit hardest and when. MetService meteorologist... Read More