News
10:10am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
Lower speed limits around schools, rural roads and in town centres is a focus of Western Bay's draft Speed Management Plan 2023. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More
09:10am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
Police use of footage from high-tech automated number plate recognition cameras is being challenged in court by defendants. At least 5000 cameras in two private... Read More
08:30am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
Regulations have now been approved that will change the way New Zealand manages the 6.5 million tyres that reach their end of life every year. Regulations... Read More
08:01am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
Power outages and a mysterious loud bang late at night may have left some residents in Te Puna wondering what was going on. A SunLive reader has emailed in... Read More
07:30am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
The warmer weather is motivating Bay of Plenty pool owners into action, with TGA Spa + Pool Fix reporting an uptake of their pool maintenance services and surprisingly... Read More
07:00am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
Strong winds and rain turn to snow and a wintry blast closes out the week. Plenty of sunshine for the whole country on Saturday but southerly winds will... Read More
06:31am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
UPDATE 6.57AM: Power is reported to be back in Te Puna this morning. A SunLive reader has emailed in to report it power is back on at her property after being... Read More
06:30am Fri 27 Oct, 2023
Higher levels of fire danger are being predicted for the Bay of Plenty this summer. Fire and Emergency district manager Jeff Maunder says the danger level... Read More
08:27pm Thu 26 Oct, 2023
An emergency water shutdown is underway affecting parts of Te Puna. Western Bay of Plenty District Council says contractors are working to fix the issue and... Read More
08:00pm Thu 26 Oct, 2023
One of the world's most common banana varieties - Cavendish - is facing possible extinction, stoking concerns of a worldwide shortage. A fungal disease... Read More
07:00pm Thu 26 Oct, 2023
Accolades continue to flow following the presentation of excellence awards to youth from Western Bay of Plenty schools. About 250 people attended the Graeme... Read More
06:00pm Thu 26 Oct, 2023
Ahead of a long, hot summer for Mount Maunganui beaches, sand will be replenished at Pilot Bay starting next week. Also known as beach renourishment, sand... Read More
14-Dec 07:00
Summer Smarts #4: Are your older neighbours okay?
14-Dec 06:00
Ocean swimming group thrives despite battles
13-Dec 16:19
Summer happiness is strawberries and roses
13-Dec 14:00
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
13-Dec 12:16
Greerton Garden Club on the move
13-Dec 10:00
Tauranga student’s leadership shines
13-Dec 09:00
Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day
13-Dec 06:00
Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home
12-Dec 18:00
Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship
12-Dec 17:00
Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals
12-Dec 16:00
Christmas magic at The Arts Junction
12-Dec 14:59
Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust
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