02:57pm Mon 17 Dec, 2018
It's hotter than normal for mid-December across much of New Zealand today and tomorrow, but some areas will get a significant mid-week cool down. A weak but... Read More
02:39pm Mon 17 Dec, 2018
A commitment of $10 million towards the rebuild of the Rotorua Museum has been approved by the local Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. The building has been closed... Read More
01:50pm Mon 17 Dec, 2018
Foreign merchant vessels are being warned that a zero tolerance approach will be taken to crew members who exploit our fisheries without regard to the rules. The... Read More
12:58pm Mon 17 Dec, 2018
Health professionals and transgender advocates from around the country have created a new set of guidelines. The guidelines, titled Gender Affirming Healthcare... Read More
12:17pm Mon 17 Dec, 2018
Nobody has been injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in Papamoa. Emergency services were called to the scene on Gravatt Road at 11.42am. A police... Read More
11:50am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
After a significant electrical storm on Friday night, the skies cleared and the Te Puke Christmas Parade went ahead. The parade ran smoothly with many special... Read More
11:28am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
If you've always dreamed of owning a nudist park, now's your chance. Katikati Naturist Park in the Bay of Plenty is for sale. The clothing-optional,... Read More
11:25am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
Fish & Game is providing a free talk and demonstration to improve anglers' boat fishing skills and knowhow this summer. The event will again be held at Stoney... Read More
11:05am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
Fostering kindness and respect for wildlife is the message behind a donation of children's books to Western Bay libraries by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The... Read More
10:29am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
Water is currently out to residents on the Number 1 and Number 2 roads in Te Puke. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they have no water. 'We have... Read More
10:22am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
From this Thursday, you might notice something fishy around town if you're out and about exploring the city. Thirteen uniquely decorated fish, created by local... Read More
10:14am Mon 17 Dec, 2018
A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and slavery, following a lengthy investigation by Immigration New Zealand and NZ Police. It's... Read More