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Solution for COVID threat in NZ ports

The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution. A crew... Read More

COVID-19 update here and around the globe

The Wiggles have been given a spot in managed isolation, while Kiwis are still struggling to get home. On the same day the children's entertainers were given... Read More

Auckland man attacked by shark in Papamoa

An Auckland man has escaped with minor injuries after a shark attack in Papamoa on Wednesday night. The 61-year-old, who asked not to be named, went for an... Read More

Motorcylist injured following crash on SH26

9.50am Update: A motorcyle rider has sustained moderate injuries following a crash on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Ngongotaha. NZ Police report that... Read More

Recall of salads due to listeria risk

New Zealand Food Safety - NZFS - is advising the public to return or dispose of specific batches of various ready-to-eat salads as they may contain listeria... Read More

What‘s on - markets, festivals, barbecues and fun

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The MetService is forecasting a fine day ahead with southeasterly breezes. It's... Read More

Tauranga locals fuming at appalling parking

SunLive has received a spate of complaints about bad and illegal parking and a Tauranga woman is sharing her experience in the hope people will be more considerate. ... Read More

Thrice around the world for Tauranga Lime users

Tauranga City Council has declared itself happy with the use of Lime scooters in the city. The electric scooters first popped up on city streets in October.... Read More

Awards for the young at art

Young artists across the Bay of Plenty now have cause to be excited with the announcement of a new art award specifically for them. Tauranga Art Gallery, in partnership... Read More

Tauranga great white shark sighting sparks caution

The Department of Conservation - DOC - are advising caution following the sighting of great white sharks in the Tauranga Harbour recently. DOC marine technical... Read More

Nine drownings so far 2021

Summer is the perfect time to get away with the family to the beach or the lake, but ACC is urging all Kiwis to take care around the water this weekend. Data... Read More

Turtle traps set up at Coromandel beach

Waikato Regional Council is having to set up turtle traps as ponds at a Coromandel beach have become inundated with the animals. Biosecurity Officer Andrew McConnell... Read More