News

New regulations proposed to strengthen food recall

New Zealand Food and Safety has announced it is seeking feedback on proposal to strengthen food recalls and improve risk-based plans and programmes. Head of... Read More

Car crashes into barrier near Papamoa

No serious injuries have been reported following a single-vehicle crash near Papamoa this morning. Police were called to the crash on Sandhurst Drive at 7.35am. A... Read More

Concrete spill on Hewletts Road flyover

Reports are coming in of a concrete spill on the Hewletts Road flyover. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says wet concrete has been spilt on the flyover,... Read More

Martians, Enigma and the weather

Today's weather forecast should feature sunny spells. We are expecting showers, mainly from the afternoon, when some could be heavy. Also brisk westerlies, changing... Read More

Bay of Plenty homes claim national design awards

Two Bay of Plenty designers have been awarded major architectural awards at the 2018 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards. The awards are one of the most... Read More

America’s Cup boat builder launches Opotiki vessel

A little bit of America's Cup touched Opotiki with the launch of Kukutai, a new aquaculture vessel, purpose-built for the challenging conditions of an offshore... Read More

Two killed, three injured in Tokoroa crash

Two people are dead and three others have been injured following a crash near Tokoroa. Speed restrictions are in place on State Highway 1, south of Tokoroa, following... Read More

Rising fuel costs spells trouble for batteries

The AA is sounding a warning to Kiwi motorists who are resorting to using their cars less because of rising fuel costs. Minimal vehicle usage can lead to a flat... Read More

Second Ford Trophy stumble for Northern Districts

Northern Districts' start to their Ford Trophy campaign has yet to get into gear with a second straight loss in the 50-over competition yesterday, to Otago. They... Read More

Otumoetai Playcentre diverts 92 percent of waste

Children and parents at Otumoetai Playcentre are committed to minimising their waste, and with great results. The centre has been a part of the Tauranga City... Read More

Motorists to take care after major diesel spill

Motorists travelling on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua are being advised to take extra care on the road after a major diesel spill. Police received... Read More

Breakfast with the birds at Maketu

Breakfast with the gulls at Maketu is the adventurous twist for this year's annual meeting of the Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society on Saturday November 10. The... Read More