Environment

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

The weather forecast today is for a mostly cloudy day. There will be a few showers developing in the morning, possibly clearing through the afternoon but turning... Read More

Father and son running together

Not many people will be thinking about running another race at the end of the inaugural Tauranga International Marathon. But Ryo Miyanami will be tacking on an... Read More

Wet start to next week

Those of us who have been enjoying a sunny start to the school holidays, can unfortunately expect to see a change as a low passes the country. The low pressure... Read More

After the flood, still high and dry

Edgecumbe residents are unlikely to be back home for Christmas, six months on from the stopbank failure and devastating flood. The goal of having all residents... Read More

Plans in place to dispose of whale

Department of Conservation staff are today working with Tauranga Moana iwi to make arrangements to dispose of a 14-metre whale, which was carried into Tauranga... Read More

Six years since the Rena grounding

The weather forecast today is for a fine morning, then a few showers from the afternoon, with a chance of it turning heavy. Also light winds. It's a three-clothing... Read More

Kaha and Fetah announce the arrival

Kaha and Fetah would like to announce the arrival of a cute baby of indeterminate sex - the hatching notice should read. Mother and baby both well. The baby is... Read More

Whale brought in on ship's bow

A whale has been brought into Tauranga Harbour on the bow of a ship. The ship arrived at the Port of Tauranga at around 11.30am yesterday, with the whale hanging... Read More

Countdown bins plastic bags

Countdown is to phase out single-use plastic bags at its supermarkets by the end of next year. The supermarket chain's managing director Dave Chambers says customer... Read More

Finally, some drier weather!

October is looking to be the month of highs, with drier weather being predicted. Tauranga and Hamilton both recorded around double normal September rainfall amounts... Read More

YSAR searching for new youth

Leadership training, outdoor survival, bush craft and tracking are just some of the skills on offer for teenagers who join a popular Tauranga outdoor education... Read More

Jandal trademarked 60 years ago today

The weather forecast today is for a fine day, with some evening cloudy periods and westerlies. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 19 and an overnight... Read More