Farms may be cooling, not warming climate

New Zealand sheep and beef farmers may be contributing to atmospheric cooling, rather than global warming, says Rick Burke of Pukekauri Farms, Katikati. “It... Read More

Severe gales, rain and snow forecast for next week

An unseasonable change is on the way - brought on by two significant storms tracking very near NZ in the Southern Ocean. The first storm tracks past... Read More

Careers event to registered nurse for BOP woman

A chance opportunity five years ago to attend a careers event with a friend opened the door for 21 year old Katelyn London to become a Registered Nurse. “My... Read More

New rules for BOP boat ramp users

  New rules to stop the spread of aquatic pests across the Bay of Plenty come in to force this summer.   Boat ramp users now required to... Read More

VIDEO: Ocean storms to disrupt summer

People are being urged to make the most of the fine weather today, before the forecast Southern Ocean storms move over New Zealand. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

Air New Zealand: “a year not so much in the air”

  While it was a year not so much in the air, there were no days in 2020 without an Air New Zealand flight taking to the skies.   Air NZ... Read More

New pre-departure COVID testing requirement

From 11.59pm tonight, travellers from the United States and United Kingdom will be required to produce a negative test result for COVID-19 upon landing... Read More

Cook Islanders to resume travel to New Zealand

Passengers from the Cook Islands can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from January 21, enabling access to essential services such as health. “Following... Read More

Dry weather takes its toll on stream flows

Bay of Plenty Regional Council are implementing Level 2 of the Water Shortage Event Standard Operating Procedure for some streams with headwaters in... Read More

A few more beach days before next week‘s rain

While warm and settled conditions will see out the week for most of New Zealand, MetService are forecasting temperatures to drop considerably next week... Read More

Police plea for Whangamata NYE riot videos

Police are still asking for video footage to identify and prosecute teenagers who inflicted thousands of dollars’ damage to a popular Coromandel... Read More

Summer programme targets learner drivers

    A summer driving programme is being launched to help people learn to drive and get their licence. The Drive Summer Series - developed... Read More

Driving offences most common conviction for cops

Sixty-three police officers, mostly constables, have been prosecuted in the past five years. Figures obtained under the Official Information Act show... Read More

Rotorua managed isolation facility evacuated

UPDATED: Guests at the Sudima Hotel managed isolation facility in Rotorua are beginning to return to their rooms following an evacuation just after 1pm... Read More

Waka Ama sprint nationals return for 2021

Thousands of paddlers are set to compete at the 32nd annual Te Wānanga o Aotearoa National Waka Ama Sprint Championships on Lake Karāpiro. Waka Ama... Read More