Environment

Algae warning lifted for lakes

Health warnings issued in November for Lake Rotoehu and in December for Lake Okaro have now been lifted. Results of water testing by Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Stunning footage of marine life

Kayaker and GoPro enthusiast Nathan Pettigrew has released another compilation of some of the best moments he's recorded over the last six months or so. Tauranga... Read More

Weather warning & watch issued

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Bay of Plenty, with heavy rains expected to fall today. Alongside the warning, a severe weather watch has... Read More

Today’s weather with Rosalie

The weather and tides, how many layers of clothing to wear today, an interesting factoid about New Zealand history plus a snippet of some exciting events taking... Read More

Nail-biting final ends in victory

The ladies from the Tauranga Bowls Club have come from behind to score a stunning victory in their team final at the World Masters Game. The game on Thursday morning... Read More

Today's weather with Rosalie

The weather forecast today is for morning cloud clearing to long fine spells. Cloud increasing in the afternoon. It's a two-layer-of-clothing day with a high... Read More

Wet weekend ushers in colder southerlies

As the weekend approaches rain clouds are gathering over the Tasman Sea, so if you have outdoor activities planned make sure your wet weather gear is close to hand. On... Read More

Mission to remove hazardous chemicals

Firefighters resumed work at first light today removing the final 25 of a total of 84, 200 litre drums of resin and ferric chloride that fell into the Mangorewa... Read More

More rain in store for NZ

Make the most of the sunny or dry weather you have right now, the rain clouds are returning. This is the latest update from WeatheWatch.co.nz 'The forecast for... Read More

More rain for waterlogged regions

If you wanted a break from the relentless rain then you'll definitely need to make the most of the weather over the next few days, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. Until... Read More

Slips affecting Tauranga walkways

A number of walkways around Tauranga remain closed due to slip damage after severe weather earlier in April. 'After Cyclone Cook there are still a number of slips... Read More

Drone footage shows pipeline park prep

Trenches have been dug and a pit is being prepared at Jordan Field as the Southern Pipeline project progresses. Drone footage commissioned by SunLive shows the... Read More