Our Seas Our Future applauds Zero Carbon Bill but says more action needed

Our Seas Our Future (OSOF) is supporting the passage of the Zero Carbon Bill in Parliament on Thursday. The new legislation will provide a framework for carbon neutrality and commit New Zealand to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Longswamp night works planned to rectify seal - NZTA

Night works are planned for State Highway 1 between Te Kauwhata and Hampton Downs over the next two nights.

Remedial works are needed on the Longswamp section of the Waikato Expressway, where final surfacing is underway ahead of project completion.

Pacific voyaging prowess honoured at historic early arrival site

As the Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla enters the Bay of Islands today it will pause and acknowledge Mangahawea Bay where compelling evidence of the immense voyaging reach and prowess of Māori and Pacific peoples has been found dating back to 1290 arrivals, say Co-chairs of the Tuia 250 National Coor

Increased Fireworks call outs disappointing - Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to 88 fireworks-related calls on Guy Fawkes yesterday, an increase of more than 30 compared to last year.

Large scale installation attracting many locals

Right now a large scale knot installation is happening at the Blockhouse Bay Library. Conceived of by Auckland artist Frankie Chu the installation is made of many raw, recycled fibre strings threaded through knots created by local people.

Fourth southbound lane opens on Southern Motorway

A fourth southbound lane has opened on Auckland’s Southern Motorway from the SH20/SH1 merge to the Hill Road off-ramp.

Look out for each other on the roads and ride safely - NZ Police

Police and ACC are asking motorists to take care of each other on the road following four motorcyclists and two cyclists losing their lives on the road over the past week.

LINZ joins forces for second high-tech marine survey of Marlborough Sounds

Detailed 3D images of the seabed in the Western Marlborough Sounds will be brought to the surface as a second high-tech marine survey gets underway in the region.

Retaining wall works at Hospital Hill in Taumarunui get underway this week

A karakia marked the start of works to address slumping of SH43 Hospital Hill in Taumarunui last week.

Heavy rain potential for parts of northern NZ this weekend - Weather Watch

Parts of NZ are in a heatwave right now with highs today again above average. With things drying out rapidly the forecast of rain this weekend will be welcome by many.

WeatherWatch.co.nz has been receiving updates from farmers saying just how little rain has fallen this year so far.