Environment

Spoonbill spotted in Tauranga Harbour

A large, bulky, long-legged waterbird has been spotted in the Tauranga Harbour. Peter Mole sent a photo to SunLive after capturing the bird on camera on... Read More

Mountain goers advised of avalanche warnings

Skiers, snowboarders, hunters and trampers are being warned of that current snowpack conditions throughout many parts of the country present a heightened risk... Read More

Oil spill exercise to take place

People out and about around Omanu on Thursday August 15 may see some unusual activity on the beach. Bay of Plenty Regional Council are advising not to be concerned... Read More

NZ’s first cage-free egg directory launches

New Zealand's first Cage-Free Egg Directory has launched today, listing businesses who have committed to going cage-free, and those who are yet to produce a cage-free... Read More

City-wide liquefaction hazard study underway

Throughout the months of August and September a city-wide liquefaction hazard study will be carried out. During this time you may see a small vehicle mounted... Read More

Pine pollen appears! A sign spring is arriving

A classic sign spring has been spotted in New Zealand. WeatherWatch.co.nz says pine pollen falling finally happened on a windy Sunday. The weather organisation... Read More

Government announces plan to improve NZ waterways

The Government has today announced the next step in its plan to clean up NZ rivers and lakes by supporting community-led programmes. 'Every New Zealander should... Read More

Get ready for a severe thunderstorm and gales

1.08pm update: A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for much of the upper North Island on Sunday afternoon. The MetService has reported that a strong... Read More

More rain, some snow, as large low covers NZ

WeatherWatch reports there is a very large low pressure system covering NZ with mild weather in the north and colder conditions in the south. Some places in the... Read More

What‘s on - career expo, Irish dancing, pruning

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It's a chilly but fine morning. Showers will be developing in the afternoon, possibly thundery in the evening. There's also... Read More

Tauranga waste guru applauds Govt move

Tauranga-based Waste Watchers Network is applauding the Government for advancing the plan for a product stewardship scheme to deal with environmentally harmful... Read More

More action taken to reduce waste

The Government is proposing a new way to deal with environmentally harmful products before they become waste, including plastic packing and bottles, as part of... Read More