Environment

Tauranga sunrise from Memorial Park

Good morning! Check out our weather update on the video link. Today's sunrise was viewed from Humpty Dumpty's perspective in Memorial Park. As well as a weather... Read More

Crayfish survey defies MPI spin

The results of a landmark survey of people who pot and dive for crayfish on the northeast coast, between Pakiri and East Cape, is overturning Ministry for Primary... Read More

Wrong trap use could lead to jail

It's that time of the year when you may get some unwanted houseguests. Rats and mice come indoors during autumn to find food and shelter. Using the wrong kind of... Read More

Electric vehicle registrations hit 3000

More than 3000 electric vehicles are now registered in New Zealand, much to the delight of Transport Minister Simon Bridges. 'I am delighted with the number of... Read More

Sunrise in Tauranga

Today the forecast is for a fine day with westerlies. It's a two-layer of clothing day with an expected high of 24 and an overnight low of 16 degrees. Check out... Read More

Light quakes rock the Bay

A series of either light or unnoticeable earthquakes have been recorded by GeoNet in the Bay of Plenty overnight. A 2.7 magnitude quake hit south-east of Murupara... 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

Cooler Autumnal mornings

It has been noticeably cooler the last few mornings where there has been clear skies and light winds. This has also lead to some fog and low cloud forming in inland... Read More

Dead shellfish disappearing

The stench of dead pipi and tuatua is fading from the north end of Waihi beach as the high tides remove the large quantities of the shellfish found there after... Read More

Why there were no Tauranga floods

After years of dealing with city flooding following every heavy rain event, council staff have been slow to take the credit for the Tauranga result following last... Read More

Omanu wins SLS masters

Omanu Surf Life Saving Club has taken the win in the iconic masters division by a substantial margin, held today as part of the annual TSB Bank National Surf Life... Read More

Meeting focusing on Sea Change plan

Anyone wanting to learn more about New Zealand's first marine spatial plan Sea Change - Tai Timu Tai Pari is being invited to a public meeting taking place in Whangamata... Read More