Environment

The coldest night of the year

Last night temperatures for many major centres hit the lowest seen so far this year. Although no long-standing records were broken, the cold snap would have got... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

Saturday July 29, 2017 from Sun Live on Vimeo. The weather forecast today is for a fine day, with possible early frosts and southerly breezes. Its a four-clothing... Read More

Mauao base track re-opens

A temporary pathway around a slip on Mauao will open late this afternoon, restoring the base track walk around the Mount in time for the weekend. The popular base... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

Friday July 28 2017 from Sun Live on Vimeo. The weather forecast is a few morning showers, then fine with a fresh morning southerly change. It's a three-clothing-layer... Read More

Te Puke tree climber representing NZ

Local man Andy Neverman is among five New Zealanders vying for a world title in tree climbing this week. More than 60 of the world's best male and female professional... Read More

Antarctic air to blast through NZ

An active cold front surges through Wellington this evening, sweeping gale force southerlies over southern and eastern North Island areas in its wake. Cold Antarctic... Read More

Council votes in favour of tree

The threatened jacaranda tree in Pillans Road gained a reprieve this week with city councillors recommending the council take no action. Residents David and Helen... Read More

Snow showers as cold snap moves in

All of New Zealand has a burst of wind and rain coming, again, but the good news is it will be short lived. WeatherWatch.co.nz is forecasting the weather to mainly... Read More

A fine day with southwesterly winds

Today the weather forecast is for a fine day with the southwesterly dying out in the evening. It's a three-clothing-layer and one-windproof-layer day with a high... Read More

Geoheat strategy warms up

A strategy to grow geothermal energy use in New Zealand by 2030 is receiving a warm welcome from energy suppliers and venture groups. The Bay of Connections Energy... Read More

Learning to be official

Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving members will be chucked in the deep end at the Surf Official Level 1 course next month. The six-hour course, which is held three... Read More

The Thursday plague of bad weather

What is going on with our Thursdays? This is the question from WeatherWatch.co.nz, which says there is a chance of yet another low next week too. 'This Thursday... Read More