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Climate scientists making shift to new “normal” Eric Stevens servicing a tier 2 weather station at Takahe Valley, Fiordland. Photo: Dave Allen '); } else { // } '); } style="margin:0; padding:0"> NIWA climate scientists are redefining what’s normal when it comes to the weather. A team of technicians and researchers are embarking on a major project to update New Zealand’s "Climate Normals" that will take at least six months to complete. Climate Normals are what scientists define as an average statistic based on a 30-year timespan. So when climatologists ...

SH2 near Opotiki blocked due to crash File photo. There has been a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Opotiki. NZTA advise that due to the crash between Paerata Ridge Rd and Appleton Rd, SH2 is now blocked. Police were notified of the crash on SH2 at 10.50am and say that the driver has suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are cautioned to expect delays through this area and pass the scene with care. Towing has been requested by Police for the vehicle, which has blocked the westbound lane. At the scene? Phone 0800 SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz

Nou pas per a la construcció d'un mur de protecció hidràulica al marge esquerre del Ter entre els ponts de la Barca i de França per tal d'evitar avingudes en aquest punt, seguint un requeriment...

Police show support for world-first outdoor app A tramper crosses the Travers River, Nelson Lakes National Park. Photo: Shaun Barnett. '); } else { // } New Zealand walking or tramping adventures just became a whole lot safer with the launch of a trip-planning app, Plan My Walk, believed to be a world first.  Plan My Walk – developed by our partners at the Mountain Safety Council and supported by police - takes the guesswork out of the planning phase by bringing together the information needed for a safe and successful walk or tramp. The easy-to-use app includ...

Carbon targets threaten small freight firms File Image. SunLive. '); } else { // } Further consolidation is expected in the road freight industry as small firms struggle to meet decarbonisation targets on their own. An industry report from Westpac New Zealand indicates the key to meeting carbon targets is to improve operational efficiencies, which would likely leave the road freight industry with far fewer than the 4700 firms currently in business. "Reducing fossil fuel consumption and minimising the carbon content of fuel used is easier said than done," Westpac in...