Environment

Water clarity improvements detected in lakes

A team led by senior scientist Doctor Moritz Lehmann at Xerra Earth Observation Institute and the University of Waikato has published an analysis of 18-year... Read More

Do you know where the Omokoroa lizard is?

Some Omokoroa residents are wondering what has happened to their large lizard sculpture that usually greets everyone as they turn off SH2 towards the ‘paradise... Read More

Halfway through nationwide polar surge

The forecast team at WeatherWatch have reported on Sunday morning that we are halfway through a polar surge of air, with temperatures below average nationwide... Read More

What’s on – Spiderman, cars and Ash Laforteza

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Despite the chillier temperatures, today's weather forecast is looking good as the day fines up. There will be some cold southwesterlies,... Read More

Stepping outside the comfort zone

Mt Ruapehu eruption survivor William Pike is set to speak to the Omanu community this week. William will share stories of his past adventures, encouraging audience... Read More

Satellite animation shows river of polar air

The forecast team at Weatherwatch have created a dramatic satellite animation which reveals the ‘river' of polar air as winter dawns over New Zealand. June... Read More

Multi-sport festival

Running along the Blue and Green Lakes is only part of the 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival tomorrow. This festival of events is attracting approximately 800 participants... Read More

Opotiki extends smokefree outdoor policy

To mark World Smokefree Day on May 31, Toi Te Ora Public Health has celebrated local councils who have gone the extra mile to support their community, and the... Read More

Environmental hui in three BOP locations

The Annual Regional Environment Hui will be taking place in three locations around the Bay of Plenty during June. Envirohub and New Zealand Landcare Trust are... Read More

White gold and Ruapehu tea at Happy Valley

Fancy some white gold and Ruapehu tea? Happy Valley at Whakapapa is opening today. The Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa and Turoa Areas Facebook page administrators have... Read More

Mountain snow flurries for NZ today

Snow flurries are expected to affect parts of the South and North Island today. Weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson from WeatherWatch.co.nz says a low pressure system... Read More

Calls for care around waterways and rivers

With heavy rain forecast for many areas of the country in the lead up to the long weekend, Water Safety New Zealand is calling for people to take extra care around... Read More