08:00am Sun 05 Jan, 2020
Police successfully recovered a stolen car last night, surprising the driver who was unaware it had been stolen. Police observed the stolen car on SH 29A at around... Read More
07:45am Sun 05 Jan, 2020
Kia ora and welcome to the first Sunday for 2020. He ra hou. Me korero atu ki tetahi tangata tauhou a ka riro pea he hoa hou. Expect a fine day becoming hazy,... Read More
07:30am Sun 05 Jan, 2020
A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand's most beloved native birds has begun. Last summer, campfires helped destroy 4,725 hectares... Read More
06:50am Sun 05 Jan, 2020
The autobiography of Joe Schmidt released before Christmas received far less coverage in New Zealand than it deserved. One of the most insightful sporting books... Read More
11:07pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
Update, Sunday 7am: A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man at a Waihi Beach property last night. A scene guard... Read More
09:30pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
Geonet has reported that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck off the east coast of the Coromandel peninsula tonight. The earthquake struck on Saturday evening... Read More
08:15pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
Police report that emergency services were working this evening to locate two people who were last seen in the Kaituna River. SunLive readers report seeing a... Read More
06:00pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
One person received minor injuries following a vehicle collision in Katikati this evening. Police report that they were alerted to a vehicle collision involving... Read More
04:00pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council have advised that the Te Puke Memorial Pools will be reopening on Monday. 'The motor has been rewound, installed and... Read More
03:10pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
The Medical Officer of Health Dr Neil de Wet has issued a public health notice for Kawerau residents today, advising them to boil all tap water before drinking,... Read More
02:00pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
The popular Little Big Markets event on Sunday has been cancelled due to the wind forecast. 'Unfortunately, the wind for Sunday has picked up and to go ahead... Read More
12:00pm Sat 04 Jan, 2020
Police have named the person who died following a disorder incident on Wednesday January 1 in Bowentown, Waihi Beach. He was 56-year-old Derrick Hann of Ngati... Read More