Environment

Dead man found on Mt Ruapehu

A man has been found dead in the Crater Lake on Mount Ruapehu, after he had been reported missing. A 39-year-old Taupo resident was reported missing to police last... Read More

New tools for river watchers

World Rivers Day on Today marks the opening of public access to the latest science information about the state of Bay of Plenty waterways. The information on the... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

The weather forecast today is for fine spells, with a chance of afternoon and evening showers. Westerlies should be developing in the afternoon. It's a three-clothing... Read More

What's On- Blossom Festival

People will fill the streets of Greerton to celebrate the arrival of a blooming spring for the annual Spring Cherry Blossom Festival. There will be a variety of... Read More

Stunning sunrise captured on camera

The weather forecast today is for cloud increasing, with a few showers from the afternoon. Also northerlies. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high of... Read More

DOC rangers on high alert

Department of Conservation rangers are planning a strong presence around Rotorua lakes during this weekend's fishing season opening, to promote responsible and... Read More

Rain expected to clear tonight

The weather forecast today is for showers, with a chance of them becoming heavy from the afternoon, and then clearing at night. They'll be light winds. It's a... Read More

Trucks pushing Tauranga carbon figures

A study of Tauranga pollution levels shows the city's carbon emissions are higher per person than they are in Auckland. The report document is a summary PowerPoint... Read More

Contesting the use of methyl bromide

A new action group formed to contest the ongoing use of methyl bromide as a fumigant at the Port of Tauranga, is looking at taking legal action against the Bay... Read More

Bay on watch for severe weather

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain is being forecast for the region, particularly about the ranges of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. 'A... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

The weather forecast today is for occasional rain, easing to showers in the evening, and light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 18 and... Read More

Pensioner’s premiums hiked after floods

A man whose home was damaged in the Edgecumbe flood is disgusted after being told he has to pay three times his usual insurance premium. Val Weir's Tawhara Place... Read More