News

Solving a hidden issue

A 17-year-old Papamoa college student has been recognised for her work tackling period poverty. Shuari Naidoo, of Moraka Menstrual Cups, won Entrepreneur of... Read More

Popular Te Puna Quarry Fest cancelled due to rain

The Te Puna Quarry Fest has been cancelled today due to the weather. "Unfortunately there's already quite a bit of mud there overnight, and with more rain... Read More

Cultural extravaganza in the Bay of Plenty

They are the new Kiwis drawn from the largest ethno-linguistic group of people in Europe. They are the Slavs. East Slavs from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, West... Read More

Heavy rain on its way

The warm calm weather of this week is set to change tomorrow with periods of heavy rain and strong northerly winds. A series of fronts from the Tasman Sea, preceded... Read More

Tauranga businesses celebrate excellence

Tauranga businesses have been celebrating after the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards. EastPack has won Tauranga Business of the Year 2019 at the awards ceremony... Read More

Tauranga in stitches

One hundred and twenty years ago in 1898, a group of ladies gathered to stitch together in the Fencible Cottage at The Elms. Linking that past to the present,... Read More

BOP kids surf with the best

Bay youth have been given the chance of a lifetime to surf with a world champion. Joel Parkinson, Parko, is surfing with students from Bay of Plenty schools at... Read More

Missing Papamoa man found safe

Missing Papamoa man Glyndwar Williams has been found after he went missing from his home around 9am this morning. A police spokesperson says, the 81-year-old... Read More

Police chase in the Mount

Police have been in pursuit of a vehicle in Mount Maunganui. A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE says a car speed past her on Ranch Road with a police car following. 'Police... Read More

Papamoa icon seeking new digs

There's a heap of crap in Wayne Jacobi's front yard. 'Oh yeah! 23 years of crap. I am a bloody hoarder. There's some good crap too.” Maybe, but you'd have... Read More

Staying cool in sweltering heat

The month of November has been a hot one so far, with temperatures rising to 34.5 last weekend in the Bay of Plenty. SunLive slapped on some sunscreen and headed... Read More

Dropping Sam Cane was a major mistake

As the dust finally settles after a tumultuous Rugby World Cup the analysis of the failed All Blacks campaign is well underway. It amazes me there are fans out... Read More