News

Fishing and boat show a treat

A showcase of everything in, on and under the water is taking place this weekend at Baypark Arena. It's all for the Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show which runs... Read More

Reports of fire in Pyes Pa

Reports are coming in about a fire at a property in Pyes Pa. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the fire is at a property on Pyes Pa Road. "A deck... Read More

Tauranga RDA hosts first ever relay event

Tauranga Riding for Disabled has hosted its first ever four Hour Relay event, giving the community a glimpse into the organisation. A total of 39 riders each completed... Read More

Supporting next generation of young performers

Applications for the Friends of Baycourt Annual Performing Arts Youth Scholarship 2018 are now open. The annual scholarship is awarded to Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Dog walking event backs worthy cause

Tauranga dog owners and their four legged friends have joined the fight to end animal abuse, abandonment and neglect. Droves of keen supporters gathered at Fergusson... Read More

Public invited to tour museum ahead of opening

Tours of the new Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre - Te Whare Taonga ō Taketake - will be available to interested community members, ahead of the facility's... Read More

Man critical after falling from ute in Welcome Bay

An 18-year-old man has sustained critical injuries after falling off the back of a ute in Welcome Bay. The incident occurred on Waitaha Road at around 8.45pm... Read More

Pets allowed in Housing NZ properties

Housing New Zealand is now a pet-friendly landlord, with tenants now allowed to keep dogs, cats, livestock animals kept as pets, birds, fish and small animals... Read More

Turning chicken coops into houses

Today the Weekend Sun continues its journey through Melanesia with Tauranga Labour MP Jan Tinetti and a parliamentary delegation. The delegation was looking... Read More

Man dies in hospital after fleeing police

A man who crashed after fleeing from police near Rotorua, has died from his injuries in hospital. The driver of the vehicle sustained critical injuries in the crash... Read More

Nine killed on BOP waters

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has commenced region wide maritime patrols - reinforcing safety on the water. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster Peter... Read More

Keeping your pets calm this Guy Fawkes

It's not all about crackles and booms, and the chances are your pet will suffer from some degree of anxiety and fear during Guy Fawkes' night. With more than... Read More