News

TCC online services repaired

The Tauranga City Council's online systems have been restored after a digger cut through a fibre cable on Cameron Road last night. Tauranga City Council posted... Read More

Cyclone Pola forms north east of NZ

A new cyclone has formed east of Fiji and is tracking towards New Zealand. The storm has been named "Cyclone Pola" by the Fiji Met Service and is currently Category... Read More

Police studies launching at BOP school

Kawerau's Tarawera High School will add an NCEA-accredited Police Studies course to its curriculum. In collaboration with New Zealand Police and Unitec, the... Read More

Tauranga Olympians heading Abu Dhabi

Two Tauranga Olympians are about to head to Abu Dhabi to represent New Zealand at the 2019 Special Olympics. The New Zealand delegation includes 38 athletes with... Read More

BOP highway reopens after ’absolute tragedy’

State Highway 2, near Matata, is open this morning following a triple fatal crash. The highway was closed between Pikowai and Matata with multiple vehicles crashed... Read More

Cash stolen in Welcome Bay armed robbery

Cash and cigarettes have been stolen in an armed robbery at the Caltex in Welcome Bay. Police were called to the petrol station on Welcome Bay Road at 10.20pm. A... Read More

Groundbreaking Tauranga prostate research

Groundbreaking research underway in Tauranga could improve the quality of life for older men worldwide with a common condition. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is... Read More

Police attend incident at Welcome Bay Caltex

Police surrounded a petrol station in Welcome Bay this evening after an incident took place there. The Welcome Bay Caltex was closed to the public following an... Read More

New defendant in McLaren Falls case

A new defendant has appeared in court charged with manslaughter in relation to the case of the body found in McLaren Falls. Dylan Ken Brian Boyle, 21, appeared... Read More

Harvest warning for motorists

New Zealand Police is taking to Facebook to remind motorists that it's harvest time. Police say because it's harvest time, it means rural areas will be busy... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash reported near Bethlehem

Several vehicles are reported to be involved in a crash on State Highway 2, near Bethlehem. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the accident is on... Read More

SH2 not likely to open until 9pm

NZTA are warning motorists that State Highway 2 near Matata will be staying closed until 9pm. The road is closed due to an earlier crash which happened at 1.50pm... Read More