Environment

Alleged assaults at 1080 protest

Whitianga Police are investigating alleged assaults and possible wilful damage relating to '1080” protests in area last week. Sergeant Andrew Morrison... Read More

Moths identified on NZ-bound ship

The Ministry for Primary Industries has identified the moths infesting a ship bound for New Zealand. An MPI spokesperson says the moths on board the ANL Warragul... Read More

Maungatapu Underpass breakthrough

Contractors working on the two lane link underneath the Maungatapu roundabout have broken through 18,000m3 of dirt to reach the other side. The $45 million Maungatapu... Read More

Chance of rain at some point today

The weather forecast is for a mainly fine day, with a chance of showers in the morning and afternoon, and westerlies. It's a three-clothing layer day today with... Read More

Rain and thunder to end long weekend

A burst of heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings in the Bay of Plenty is expected to dampen the remainder of the long weekend. MetService report that heavy rain and... Read More

Turkish delight

G'day mate! It's the sort of greeting you would expect to hear in Australia, but if you're a Kiwi travelling in Turkey, it's the Turkish way of making you feel welcome. The... Read More

Marine climate worries for scientists

A new study has indicated that warming oceans are picked to have a cascade effect on New Zealand marine life as marine predators extend their range away from warm... Read More

Bonfire lighters asked to keep it clean

With the weather finally heating up in Tauranga, many people will be planning a bonfire at the beach. Tauranga City Council have advised if you're one of them, make... Read More

Ship stopped from entering NZ waters

A container ship has been prevented from entering New Zealand waters after several moths were found on board. The ANL Warragul was heading to the Port of Tauranga... Read More

School pupils plant trees to say thanks

A local school helps kids grow a green thumb by saying thank you to a former staff member. Students from Welcome Bay School planted around 300 native trees yesterday... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

In today's weather, we should be seeing early rain, then becoming fine during the morning. Cloud will be returning in the evening, with increasing westerlies. It's... Read More

Meteor shower tonight

The Orionid meteor show peaks tonight, for anyone looking for free outdoor entertainment in the early hours of Saturday morning. The show which will be visible... Read More