Environment

Approaching cyclone to bring dangerous swells

Cyclone Pola is making tracks towards New Zealand, meaning more swells will be in store. "Pola is much more powerful than Oma was this time a week ago and, exactly... Read More

White Island’s crater lake on the rise

The water level in the crater lake at Whakaari/White Island has risen around 10 metres so far in 2018. If it continues to rise at the same rate it will start... Read More

Waihi water ban lifted; Tauranga still to conserve

The Hauraki District Council are praising Waihi and Waikino residents for conserving water as severe water shortages have eased. With the lack of rain and... Read More

Fruit fly restrictions nearly at an end

Biosecurity restrictions on Auckland's North Shore following several fruit fly discoveries could be lifted as early as Saturday. A total of five flies have... Read More

Sustainable Backyards month kicks off in March

The Sustainable Backyards month run by Envirohub Bay of Plenty kicks off in March. In its 14th year, the programme is offering over 170 events for participants... Read More

Eels die from unknown pollution cause in Bethlehem

A storm water pond near Beaumaris Boulevard in Bethlehem has been polluted following the rainfall on Friday. Images sent into SunLive from Tauranga resident... Read More

Second Queensland fruit fly found in Northcote

A third Queensland fruit fly has been found in Auckland in a surveillance trap in the suburb of Northcote. In total, five fruit flies have been found - three... Read More

Scrub fires spark up again

Temperatures may be a lot cooler in the Bay of Plenty today, but that doesn't mean there still isn't a risk of fires. Firefighters were called to small scrub... Read More

Multiple fires near Maunganui Road rail lines

Reports are coming in of many scrub fires breaking out near the railway lines on Maunganui Road. There are also fires reported near Bayfair. Large clouds of... Read More

An unseasonably cold start to the week

Colder southerlies are spreading over New Zealand today bringing rain to some areas as well as a noticeable change from the warmer temperatures usually experienced... Read More

Women’s triathlon hugely popular

Mount Maunganui was packed with enthusiastic competitors and supporters this morning, as the 2019 Generation Homes Women's Triathlon got under way. The sun also... Read More

Water Polo players battle tide and each other

The sun is out for day two of the Water Polo on the Waterfront tournament. The weekend event has been action packed with many watching as players compete for... Read More