News

Drug testing groups want to expand

Drug testing groups are ramping up their services outside of music festivals, all while the government seeks a permanent way for them to operate without fearing... Read More

Blockage causes delays on SH29A

Reports are coming in of a blockage on State Highway 29A near Barkes Corner. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a police car blocking the... Read More

Researching carbon soil balance on dairy farms

As part of current work by Waikato Biogeochemistry and Ecohydrology Research - known as WaiBER - University of Waikato research officer Aaron Wall is completing... Read More

Maungatapu crash under investigation

Investigations are underway into the cause of a crash in Maungatapu. Emergency services were called to the crash on the Maungatapu Road on-ramp to State... Read More

Southern Ocean storm moving in today

Afternoon showers are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty today as the Southern Ocean storm predicted last week, moves in. WeatherWatch.co.nz says it will... Read More

New COVID-19 saliva testing gets green light

An ESR study investigating testing for COVID-19 in saliva has been given the green-light. Funded by ESR, the study will run over 2-3 months, starting on the... Read More

COVID-19 contributes to building supply shortage

A shortage of building supplies is preventing the construction sector from delivering projects on time and within budget. Plumbing, electrical and glass suppliers... Read More

Plea for people to stop “rubbernecking”

Emergency services are pleading for the public to stop rubbernecking at crash sites. They say it puts other motorists and the emergency services at risk.... Read More

Serious injuries reported in Maungatapu crash

A person is in a serious condition after a crash in Maungatapu tonight. Police received a report of a two vehicle crash on the Maungatapu Road on-ramp to State... Read More

Kiwis urged to be more conscious of food wastage

Experts are advising Kiwis to become more conscious of their food wastage with new research showing more than 70 per cent of New Zealand households discard uneaten... Read More

Team NZ to help American Magic rebuild Patriot

Team New Zealand will join the huge job of getting American Magic's damaged boat back into action. Patriot has a massive hole in the hull to be fixed and will need... Read More

Drought continues despite spells of rain

Tauranga City Council is reminding residents that the need for water restrictions persists and urges people to minimise their outdoor water use. Water use has... Read More