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Understanding perceptions about natural hazards

Do people who live in regions of lower seismic activity in New Zealand think about and prepare well for earthquakes in their regions? A research project funded... Read More

Soil, slugs and celebrations

With Tauranga Farmers Market turning 20 this year, The Weekend Sun reporter Hunter Wells took a stroll around one Saturday morning to see what keeps this fresh-produce-filled... Read More

Frocking fun on bikes

Hoist up your breeches, put on your best frock and get on your bike for the Waihi Beach ‘Frocks on Bikes'! After a two year hiatus due to Covid-19 disruptions,... Read More

Coromandel highway closes following bad weather

A main highway in the Coromandel has been closed until further notice, due to instability caused by heavy rain. State Highway 25A, along with the Tapu-Coroglen... Read More

Avoiding long queues this long weekend

We all love a long weekend in the (rather wet) summertime, but no-one loves the inevitable traffic delays. To avoid spending precious holiday time stuck in the... Read More

The faces of our summer drowning toll

Lynette Harrop told her only son not to tell her when he was going surfing. She feared the ocean, and only wanted to hear from him when he'd emerged safe from... Read More

Lively long weekends expected in Tauranga

Tauranga's jam-packed event season continues, with two major gigs, Waitangi Day festivities and sporting tournaments taking place over Auckland Anniversary and... Read More

Tauranga woman‘s Elton John trip of a lifetime

Lisa Applegate loves live gigs, and is about to experience the trip of a lifetime. The Tauranga woman was born with a disability making her wheelchair bound,... Read More

Standing up to hate with love

Whakatāne man Dave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern to demonstrate his gratitude for her public service. Dave has... Read More

Crankworx Summer Series showcases talent

The ultimate mountain biking road trip is returning to New Zealand this March with the Crankworx Summer Series New Zealand. The series will showcase four iconic... Read More

Local greeted with graffiti at Harrisons Cut

Vandalism and littering in the recently upgraded Harrisons Cut carpark and beach access area has upset local residents. A Papamoa resident contacted SunLive after... Read More

Heavy rain and strong winds to lash BOP

More rain is being forecast for the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty areas, with a severe weather warning still in force. The MetService says a humid northerly flow... Read More