01:00pm Tue 02 Feb, 2021
Police are appealing for any information relating to a serious crash between a car and a cyclist on Te Puke Highway. The incident took place at the intersection... Read More
11:45am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
Almost one thousand people enjoyed some fun in the sun at Tauranga City Libraries' Kia Kaha Te Pānui - Summer Reads finale party. Held at the conclusion of the... Read More
11:15am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
Significant delays are expected on State Highway 2 this week, with resurfacing work scheduled between Youngson Road and Barrett Road, near Ōmokoroa. Nightworks... Read More
10:45am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
The Western Bay of Plenty is now in a prohibited fire season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Steve Webb says the total fire ban came into place at 8am on today.... Read More
10:10am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
A diverse group of eight young growers have stepped up to compete for the title of 2021 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the year. The competition, which also accepts... Read More
09:35am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
Reports are coming in of a large scrub fire in Pukehina. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a large fire near a house on Old Coach Road. "Firefighters... Read More
09:08am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
MetService is forecasting a week of settled conditions thanks to a persistent area of high pressure near New Zealand. A ridge of high pressure developed near... Read More
08:28am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
The commissioners who will take over Tauranga City Council are set to be announced this week. This follows the Minister for Local Government, Nanaia Mahuta,... Read More
08:00am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
New Zealanders travelling home from overseas are unable to book managed isolation as the system is full. The government is yet to release dates beyond May, and... Read More
07:20am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
Many memorable hunting moments have passed through the NZ Deerstalkers Bay of Plenty Branch, which recently celebrated its 70th birthday. But NZDA BOP president... Read More
06:47am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
Investigations are underway following a robbery at a Tauranga liquor store. Police received a report of a robbery at the Fraser Cover Shopping Centre about... Read More
06:37am Tue 02 Feb, 2021
It was a special weekend of motocross that had everything - high intensity dirt bike action combined with a slew of different race winners to celebrate a significant... Read More