Environment

Moon and Jupiter viewing tonight at observatory

The Tauranga Observatory are planning to have a viewing on tonight for people who would like to see the Moon and Jupiter through their telescopes. 'We are setting... Read More

Vapour trail caught on camera

A Welcome Bay resident spotted trails of white in the sky above Tauranga on Saturday morning. The vapour trails provided a puzzle to solve, with many sharing... Read More

Foggy Mother’s Day unlikely but possible for some

As of 11am on Saturday fog was still thick across parts of Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury. WeatherWatch.co.nz report that fog will be less likely on Sunday,... Read More

Hahei tourism infrastructure feedback useful

The Thames-Coromandel District Council thank residents for giving feedback from their consultation on two projects to improve tourist infrastructure in Hahei,... Read More

Horticulture industry seeks best young talent

The hunt is on for New Zealand's 2019 Young Horticulturist. Up for grabs is the prestige the title carries plus a prize pool of $50,000. The 2019 event is being... Read More

Is the spirit of Napoleon in Papamoa?

While exploring the Papamoa waterways, I came across an arched footbridge with an overhanging weeping willow. Taking a photo of this rather romantic scene, I... Read More

Where bottles don’t go to die in Tauranga

What does an 80 tonne pile of bottles and jars tell us about ourselves? What does it tell us about our lifestyles and attitudes? Maybe quite a lot. It's a less... Read More

Govt announces climate change policies

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today welcomes the Minister's announcement of the government's climate change policies, 'the culmination of months of hard... Read More

Blue mushrooms spotted in Rotorua reserve

The mushroom made famous by the $50 note and the Kokako bird are flourishing up in Rotorua. Werewere-kokako blue mushrooms have been spotted this Autumn by the... Read More

Fish & Game hails ‘safe’ start to game bird season

Fish & Game has applauded duck hunters for a "safe and compliant" start to the new season. The season started early on Saturday morning. Thousands of hunters... Read More

What‘s on - alpacas, duck race, birds & home show

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday! It's also National Alpaca Day! The weather forecast is for a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing layer day with an... Read More

Free drinking water is the essence

Hydrohub is flowing again. And it could become a torrent. The prototype has been off the road for 18 months, but Hydrohub mark II has been redesigned and built... Read More