Rural

Total watering ban for Whitianga and Hahei

The Thames Coromandel District Council have advised that a total watering ban is now in place for Whitianga, and Hahei also remains on a total watering ban. Coromandel... Read More

Te Puna celebrates 20th speed shear

The Te Puna Speed Shear competition is back for its 20th year with top NZ shearers battling it out on stage this evening. People can come and watch some of New... Read More

Te Puke show schedule jam-packed

A mechanical bull ride, a fun dog ring contest - and Te Puke's Strongest Man and Woman Competitions - are all new attractions to Te Puke A&P Lifestyle Show this... Read More

Kiwi, tui and fantail chosen as summer ambassadors

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand's most beloved native birds has begun. Last summer, campfires helped destroy 4,725 hectares... Read More

Man arrested for murder at Waihi Beach

Update, Sunday 7am: A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man at a Waihi Beach property last night. A scene guard... Read More

Two reported missing at Kaituna River found safe

Police report that emergency services were working this evening to locate two people who were last seen in the Kaituna River. SunLive readers report seeing a... Read More

Forecasters warns campers of severe winds

MetService is forecasting a deep low to pass to the south of Aotearoa over the weekend which is pushing a westerly wind flow onto the country from Sunday. A... Read More

Fine weather to bring in the new decade

Rounding off the 2010's and diving into the next decade, hopes are high for a cracker of a finish to the year! A meteorologist with the first name Tui says MetService... Read More

Fight for Coromandel rescue helicopter begins

The lack of a rescue helicopter based in the Thames-Coromandel district could put patients at risk, Mayor Sandra Goudie says. For the last ten years a rescue... Read More

Freedom camping in the Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty Council advise that there are 46 different places where people can freedom camp in the Western Bay. There is also a KiwiCamp facility newly... Read More

Firefighters battle large blaze in Coromandel

Fire fighters battled to get a grass fire under control in the Coromandel last night. Locals believe that the two-hectare blaze was caused by people letting... Read More

The weather is looking awesome for New Years‘ Eve

The forecast for the last moments of 2019 and the start of 2020 look fantastic in many parts of New Zealand, says WeatherWatch. 'But some rain is possible and... Read More