07:06am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
A total of 36 weather-related calls kept firefighters, mostly in the Bay of Plenty, busy from 6pm on Thursday and early Friday. Northern Fire Communications shift... Read More
04:50pm Thu 20 Jul, 2017
Tauranga City Council have stopped work on the Southern Pipeline harbour crossing due to mud seeping up through the ground. This morning mud used for drilling... Read More
08:21am Thu 20 Jul, 2017
The weather forecast is for an overcast day with rain setting in about midday, and with possible downpours. There'll be strong northeasterlies, easing and changing... Read More
07:29am Thu 20 Jul, 2017
Storm clouds are brewing as the MetService issues a severe weather warning for the Bay of Plenty. Anywhere between 90 to 100mm of rain is forecast to accumulate... Read More
06:43am Thu 20 Jul, 2017
News the Department of Corrections and Horticulture NZ will be partnering in the Bay of Plenty to help turn offenders' lives around is being welcomed. Following... Read More
03:02pm Wed 19 Jul, 2017
Rain, snow and strong winds are being forecast for the country as another winter storm hurtles towards New Zealand. The MetService says a broad low with a series... Read More
11:51am Wed 19 Jul, 2017
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Civil Defence Minister Nathan Guy today visited Edgecumbe to see how the recovery is progressing. 'The Government is... Read More
09:29am Wed 19 Jul, 2017
While the skies may look reasonably clear around the country today, tomorrow is going to be a different story. Weather forecaster are predicting deluges of rain... Read More
08:29am Wed 19 Jul, 2017
The weather forecast is for an overcast day, with a few showers and light winds. It's a two-layer of clothing day today with a high of 16 and an overnight low... Read More
01:42pm Tue 18 Jul, 2017
The large and deep low pressure system approaching New Zealand is complicated to forecast due to so many moving parts, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. "We've done our... Read More
08:08am Tue 18 Jul, 2017
Today the weather forecast is for a mostly cloudy day with a few showers. Northerlies tending easterly. Its a two clothing layer day with a high of 16 and an... Read More
07:02am Tue 18 Jul, 2017
The storm that packed a month of rain into 24 hours has resulted in insured costs of $61.7m the Insurance Council of New Zealand reported today. The storm dubbed... Read More