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LIVE: Covid update as traffic light system begins

As the country heads into the new traffic light system today, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay are providing... Read More

Summer outlook for NZ

With summer now here, WeatherWatch.co.nz takes a close look at the weather and climate trends for NZ across December, January and February now that La Nina is... Read More

Covid-19: 146 new cases, emerging cluster in BOP

There are 146 new community cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health across New Zealand today. Of these 146, 124 are in Auckland, 14 are in Waikato,... Read More

LIVE: Western BOP to have orange Covid setting

UPDATED: The Western Bay of Plenty will enter the new Covid protection frame work on Friday at the orange setting. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced... Read More

Rena documentary to look at Government response

Looking for an innovative Christmas present this year? How about securing a film credit for your loved ones and work colleagues? The second in a series of... Read More

LIVE : “No need for alarm” over new Covid variant

While there are no cases in New Zealand of the Covid-19 variant currently causing concern in South Africa, deputy prime minister Grant Robertson says it is a strong... Read More

Two new Covid cases in Tauranga, one in Rotorua

There are two new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty DHB region and another in the Lakes DHB reported among the 173 cases across New Zealand. It takes the... Read More

New Zealand to open without MIQ next year

Fully vaccinated New Zealanders will find it easier to come home from January 2022, with foreign nationals to follow from April onwards. Covid-19 Response Minister... Read More

100 days until cricket world cup in Tauranga

A 100-day countdown to the biggest international sporting event that has ever been held in Tauranga has been launched at sunrise with a piece of sand art on Mount... Read More

La Nina is officially here – but only just

La Nina conditions have been officially declared by the Bureau of Meteorology but it may not impact New Zealand the way people think. WeatherWatch says for months... Read More

NZ to move into traffic light system on Dec 3

All of New Zealand will move into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at 11.59pm on Thursday December 2, making Friday December 3 the first day the traffic light... Read More

Dolphin sighting a delight in Tauranga

'It was an amazing experience.” This is how a couple who were fishing near Tauranga describe seeing a pod of dolphins. Natasha Pownall and her partner... Read More