Environment

SH 30 down to one lane after slip

State Highway 30 is down to one lane, after a slip occurred between Whakamaru and Rotorua. The slip, which happened early this morning 500 meters east of Atiamuri... Read More

Confront it, talk about it, beat it

When he steps out on the streets of Katikati for a six-hour non-stop gig later this month he could be forgiven for announcing himself with the immortal signature... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

Civil Defence NZ has issued a beach and marine tsunami threat warning for Chatham Islands, Pegasus Bay, Northern Coasts of Hawke's Bay and East Cape following the... Read More

The ins and outs of a toy library

Stronger, better, new generation and they could be on the beach in about a month. They're six or so brand new beach toy boxes, or toy libraries as they have become... Read More

New myrtle rust finds in the Waikato

The discovery of myrtle rust infecting two mature trees in Otorohanga is prompting a reminder from Waikato Regional Council for sightings of the disease to be reported. 'We've... Read More

Civil Defence issues tsunami warning

NZ Civil Defence has issued a tsunami warning. A beach and marine tsunami threat warning is in effect for Chatham Islands, Pegasus Bay, Northern Coasts of Hawke's... Read More

Base track re-opens for weekend

A slip at North Rock on the Mauao base track will be cleared by late this afternoon, allowing visitors to walk the whole loop again this weekend. The slip occurred... Read More

Podium hopes for Nacra pair

Two New Zealand teams have sailed into the Nacra Gold Fleet racing at the Nacra17 world championships being sailed in France. Gemma Jones and Tauranga sailor Jason... Read More

Rail Trail opening postponed

The opening of the Pukorokoro-Miranda to Thames section of the Hauraki Rail Trail has been postponed due to the forecast poor weather for tomorrow, Saturday. A... Read More

Snow showers forecast for Desert Road

Cooler temperatures are likley to prevail this weekend with predictions of snow showers for the Central North Island. The MetService is forecasting snow showers... Read More

Temperatures to drop this weekend

Spring is in full force in Tauranga, with four seasons in one day this week. A couple of SunLive readers have managed to snap some amazing photos of what the sky... Read More

Spring time in Tauranga

The weather forecast today is for fine spells with a few showers and gusty westerlies. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 16 and an overnight... Read More