Environment

Earthquakes hit near White Island

A trio of earthquakes have been recorded in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. The first quake, which is being described as unnoticeable by GeoNet, was recorded 40km... Read More

Duck shooter digs into trouble

Trying to dig a duck pond in a protected coastal marine area saw a duck shooter come close to being prosecuted for his trouble. The keen shooter borrowed a digger... Read More

Springing into September

Long sunny spells and warm temperatures mark the transition from winter to spring this week. The two weather systems that brought periods of rain today are expected... Read More

Lovebirds on Mount Main Beach

A feathery couple of oystercatchers on Mount Main Beach have come back this year to ‘get it on'. For the past two years the two oystercatchers, affectionately... Read More

Hand on heart for homeless

It was an appeal straight from the heart. 'I am here to ask you kindly for your support…” That was little Natalia Jourdain of Room 6 at Pyes Pa Primary... Read More

Boost for sheep milk industry

New Zealand's fledgling sheep milk industry has received a significant boost with approval of the business case for a new Primary Growth Partnership programme between... Read More

Coro wharf plan on hold

Coromandel Marine Farmers Association's plans to expand Sugarloaf Wharf by been put on hold for at least six months, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. CoroMFA... Read More

The importance of soft bottoms

A soft bottom expert - Biological sciences professor at the University of Waikato Conrad Pilditch, is talking up the importance of the health of harbour bottoms,... Read More

Wild winds should settle today

Strong winds that bashed the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel overnight are forecast to continue today. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for both... Read More

Region on heavy rain watch

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as a heavy rain band moves down the country. A deep low approaches the country from the... Read More

Hay fever season starts early

Hay fever sufferers have the warmer winter to blame for the fast start to the sneeze season as pollen blankets the region. The Bay of Plenty and Coromandel has this... Read More

A few wet days ahead

Sunny, calm and settled weather has prevailed over New Zealand for the last week, but that all changes as we look ahead into the coming days. A series of weather... Read More