21:44:47 Wednesday 8 October 2025

News

Poike Road open again from April 14

Work on Tauranga's water trunk main pipeline under Poike Road has finished ahead of schedule, with the road expected to be fully open again from 6am, Friday April... Read More

A helping hand for community projects

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on people to apply for the annual Community Matching Fund. The fund aims to support projects led by community... Read More

Due Drop Challenge to hit Mount Maunganui

The Due Drop Hope Challenge has kicked off, and I Am Hope founder Mike King is ready to hit Mount Maunganui on April 17 and April 18. The 16-day relay event... Read More

Crash causing delays on TEL

A crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link close to Bruce Road is resulting in congestion and delays. According to a Tauranga City Council spokesperson, the delays... Read More

Jam and just be you!

Jammin' in the Park is part of Tauranga Youth Development Team's 100% Summer Series - and it's shaping to be an unforgettable event - empowering youth to be themselves,... Read More

Waihi prepares for action-packed racing weekend

Surf Lifeguards from around New Zealand and across the Tasman are gearing up for a weekend of intense action and high-stakes racing at the bp New Zealand IRB Championships... Read More

Govt delays Three Waters start date

The government's Three Waters project is moving from four entities to 10 with its start date pushed out by two years. Ironically, its move to rebrand the... Read More

Tickets open for third annual BWN Speaker Series

One of New Zealand's best loved media personalities and an internationally renowned Kiwi entrepreneur are set to inspire hundreds of women at Baycourt this... Read More

Truck and car crash reported on SH29

A truck and car are reported to have crash on State Highway 29 in Tauriko. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says fire and paramedics are at the scene... Read More

No more waiting for payments at weekends

There's welcome news for anyone who spent the long weekend waiting for a bank transaction to be processed - as of next month, transactions will happen seven days... Read More

NZ Junior Motocross Champs set for Southland

Motel rooms will be at a premium this coming weekend as Southland braces to host hundreds of riders, their families and support crews arriving in the region for... Read More

Pāpāmoa shed fire cause “extremely rare”

A car that burst into flames, destroying itself and another car in a Bay of Plenty garage, is an 'extremely rare” event, according to a car expert. Anthony... Read More