Environment

Councils seek power over mangroves

Thames-Coromandel District Council and Hauraki District Council are seeking authority over mangrove management in their respective areas via a parliamentary bill. The... Read More

Lowered sand on Waihi Beach

Lowered sand levels on Waihi Beach's will be resolved over time, say the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The council has been made aware of Waihi Beach's... Read More

Last of the frost, now for the rain

A high over the North Island brought clear skies and frosty conditions to many places last night and early this morning. Waiouru dropped to minus 7, Taupo followed... Read More

Tourists threaten endangered birds

Tourists visiting a Rotorua geothermal attraction are disturbing populations of one of New Zealand's most threatened bird species. This comes just months ahead... Read More

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