News

Heavy police presence in Bethlehem

Reports are coming in of a heavy police presence in the Bethlehem area. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there are police cars in the carpark of... Read More

Multiple crashes at same location on SH2

Three vehicles have been involved in two seperate crashes this evening on State Highway 2 at Whakamarama. Emergency services were called to the scene at around... Read More

Beach access mat is back for summer

From today, the bright blue beach access mat will be back at Mount Maunganui Main Beach for everyone to enjoy. The portable, rollout mat creates a sturdy and... Read More

Woman kicked by horse at Tauranga races

A woman kicked by a horse in the birdcage at Tauranga Racecourse on Friday is in a stable condition in Tauranga Hospital. The incident happened when the jockeys... Read More

Hot start to the week, but colder change coming

It's hotter than normal for mid-December across much of New Zealand today and tomorrow, but some areas will get a significant mid-week cool down. A weak but... Read More

$10m boost for museum rebuild

A commitment of $10 million towards the rebuild of the Rotorua Museum has been approved by the local Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. The building has been closed... Read More

Foreign fishing crew nabbed for paua offending

Foreign merchant vessels are being warned that a zero tolerance approach will be taken to crew members who exploit our fisheries without regard to the rules. The... Read More

New healthcare guidelines for transgender people

Health professionals and transgender advocates from around the country have created a new set of guidelines. The guidelines, titled Gender Affirming Healthcare... Read More

Vehicle crashes into building in Papamoa

Nobody has been injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in Papamoa. Emergency services were called to the scene on Gravatt Road at 11.42am. A police... Read More

Epic parade in Te Puke for Christmas

After a significant electrical storm on Friday night, the skies cleared and the Te Puke Christmas Parade went ahead. The parade ran smoothly with many special... Read More

Bay of Plenty nudist park up for sale

If you've always dreamed of owning a nudist park, now's your chance. Katikati Naturist Park in the Bay of Plenty is for sale. The clothing-optional,... Read More

Fish & Game provide ‘how-to’ fishing knowledge

Fish & Game is providing a free talk and demonstration to improve anglers' boat fishing skills and knowhow this summer. The event will again be held at Stoney... Read More