Environment

Cloudy with a chance of showers

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mostly cloudy day, with a few showers. There should be afternoon fine breaks and a north easterly breeze picking... Read More

Iconic multisport festival returns

The fourth edition of the Compressport Mount Festival of Multisport is all set for January 19-21, with a range of athletic and community events to pull in the crowds. Built... Read More

Muggy, moist and not much wind

Today's warm humid conditions sets the tone for the rest of the week, with a bit more drizzle tonight and some rain mid-week as a decaying frontal system passes... Read More

Devin the Olympic blue eyed penguin

He was on the brink of celebrity, of being an animal A-lister - a poster-boy for his kind. But sadly Devin's been robbed of that. And we have been robbed of him.... Read More

Best beaches in the country

When you think ‘Bay of Plenty', beaches are one of the first things that springs to mind. Thousands of people flock to Mount Maunganui and Papamoa beaches... Read More

Snow falls in the Mount

A huge truckload of snow transformed part of Marine Parade, along Mount Maunganui's beachfront, into a white winter wonderland today. The edge of Mount Drury Reserve... Read More

Facelift for popular Bay walking track

A popular Eastern Bay of Plenty walkway is set to receive a face lift, with upgrade work beginning as early as next week. Work will be completed on a section of... Read More

Thunderstorms threaten Bay of Plenty

A loud night looms ahead for some residents in the Bay of Plenty, with thunderstorm warnings issued across the region from this afternoon. MetService meteorologist... Read More

A dozen Kaiaua houses uninhabitable

An inspection of houses on storm affected areas of the Kaiaua coast finds 12 homes are severely damaged and uninhabitable, 72 are moderately damaged and partially... Read More

A perfect day for fishing

Welcome to passengers from the Sun Princess, which is due to sail out at 5.30pm. Today is a perfect day to go fishing off a local wharf. In today's weather forecast... Read More

Funding boost for Western Bay lifeguards

A $10,000 funding boost for surf lifeguards on Western Bay beaches this summer has helped bridge the funding gap for weekly patrols, says Western Bay Mayor Garry... Read More

Tree death witnesses sought

Rotorua police are seeking witnesses to a tree falling on a woman's car in Rotorua last Friday, which killed the driver, 56 year woman Trisha Butterworth. The accident... Read More