02:56pm Thu 27 Feb, 2020
MetService is forecasting varied weather for Aotearoa over the weekend, with two fronts bringing rain, but not for the areas that need it. 'The upper North Island... Read More
01:59pm Thu 27 Feb, 2020
A temporary closure of a section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway will start on Monday. The closure will be between the end of Jess Road and Newnham Road,... Read More
12:54pm Thu 27 Feb, 2020
A vehicle and truck have crashed on Fraser Street. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck has rammed the back of a car on Fraser Street. 'It's... Read More
11:45am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
The brother of a motorcyclist who died after losing control of his bike does not agree with eye witness statements. Ian Stephenson also believes there may be... Read More
11:16am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
The Government is introducing changes that will promote greater competition in the fuel market at the wholesale level and lead to lower prices on the forecourt... Read More
10:53am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
Updated: Firefighters have isolated the cylinder leaking acetylene gas at Edgecumbe College this morning. Crews are no longer at the scene, says Fire and Emergency... Read More
10:40am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
Fifty-nine new cops are graduating from the Royal New Zealand Police College today, and six of those graduates will be starting their duties in the Bay of Plenty.... Read More
10:04am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
Whakatāne District residents and visitors are in for a treat with the multitude of events planned during the upcoming Parks Week 2020. Promoted by the New Zealand... Read More
09:29am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
New to avocados but no stranger to doing business, Bay of Plenty grower Nick Coughlan believes the New Zealand industry is poised for a major shake-up. The former... Read More
08:37am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
The watering ban put in place in the Waihi and Waikino areas has now been lifted. Due to recent rain and the community's prudent use of water, the Total Watering... Read More
07:45am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
Motorists are being warned to take care on the roads at sunrise and sunset times following a two car crash in the Bay of Plenty. Firefighters were called to the... Read More
07:24am Thu 27 Feb, 2020
A Waikato dairy farmer has been disqualified from owning or being in charge of all bovine animals for three years as a result of a tail-breaking case involving... Read More