Environment

Oil spill on Matapihi Road

Police warn drivers to take extreme care following reports of a major oil or diesel spill on Matapihi Road this morning. The oil on the wet road makes slippery... Read More

Rain expected to clear later today

The weather forecast is for rain this morning, easing to a few showers this afternoon and light winds. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high of 18 and... Read More

Seeka secures Northland avocado jewel

Seeka Limited has announced the purchase of Northland avocado orchard, Shirttail Orchard in Pukenui, Houhora, New Zealand which it will jointly own along with two... Read More

Last day for say on speed

Consultation on the proposal to introduce 110km/h speed limits on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road and on the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway closes... Read More

Tropical air to bring northerly breezes

Settled weather continues over New Zealand this weekend, but for northern parts humidity is on the rise. A ridge of high pressure becomes slow moving to the east... Read More

Rain, rain, going away

The weather forecast is for a mostly cloudy day with a few showers clearing to fine by midday. Also westerlies which will be dying out in the evening. It's a... Read More

Coromandel slowing marine pest spread

A harbour surveillance programme on the Coromandel Peninsula has led to the quick identification of the marine pest fanworm, preventing its spread to other vessels.... Read More

Center of Kiwi Egg-cellence

Rainbow Springs have celebrated kiwi conservation month in the best way they know how - by saving kiwi. The nature park is home to Kiwi Encounter, which has grown... Read More

Illegal seafood sales prompts warning

A significant increase in the number of illegal seafood sales via Facebook has prompted the Ministry for Primary Industries to warn those offending they will face... Read More

A fine Tauranga day

The weather forecast is for a mostly sunny day, but clouding over in the evening. Also westerlies. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 19 and... Read More

Tauranga rubbish services up for debate

The discussion on whether Tauranga has a ratepayer funded rubbish collection and recycling system or continues with the current private model, will be a headline... Read More

Council curbs kerbside inorganic service

Whakatane District Council's Projects and Services Committee has decided not to proceed with a kerbside inorganic waste collection service, or with free or reduced-cost... Read More