Environment

Cause of scrub fire not yet known

The cause of a scrub fire that spread across a 2500m2 area in Omanawa yesterday has not yet been established. Several fire engines and tankers were called to the... Read More

A fine day with some evening cloud

In today's weather forecast we have a fine day ahead with some evening cloud. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a... Read More

Climbing on the mount with conditions

Climbers wishing to scale the bluffs on Mauao's north western face have been set the challenge of organising themselves and communicating with the Maunga's governing... Read More

Teenage thrash metal band to hit Europe

Kiwi thrash metal band Alien Weaponry has formally announced the first of their European Festival performances for 2018 - a slot on the Boško Bursać stage... Read More

Fish mortalities likely to be natural

Waikato Regional Council scientists believe the deaths of large numbers of fish in the Waiomu Stream on the Coromandel Peninsula over the weekend are likely due... Read More

Did you see the supermoon?

Photographers and skywatchers in New Zealand and across the world have enjoyed views of the supermoon lighting up the night sky. The fine weather around New Zealand... Read More

Fine day promised despite morning cloud

In today's weather forecast we have a fine day ahead apart from morning and evening cloud with light northerlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high... Read More

First water warning of the summer

City water engineers are expecting record demands on the Tauranga water supply this summer. Because of this, residents are being urged to think carefully about... Read More

Friends of the Blade target pests

The name may be reminiscent of some medieval sword-wielding society but in fact Friends of the Blade use more subtle means to defeat their foe - traps and bait. The... Read More

There’s a big bright supermoon tonight

Tonight's moon is bigger and brighter than any other full moon so far this year. It's a supermoon that marks the start of a hat trick of bigger brighter full moons... Read More

Local company has environmental focus

A local engineering, planning, and surveying firm has recruited an environmental scientist to meet the legislation of environmental awareness. Stratum Consultants,... Read More

Mostly fine day

In today's weather forecast we have morning cloud expected and the odd light shower, then fine for the rest of the day with light winds. It's a one-clothing layer... Read More