News

Earthquake felt in the Bay

Bay of Plenty residents are reporting feeling an earthquake overnight. People say they felt the quake around 10pm. According to GeoNet, there was an earthquake... Read More

Greerton school's ‘gut-wrenching’ theft

The power of social media has been shown after a Tauranga school was burgled in the weekend. Greerton Village School is thanking the community for their assistance... Read More

Minimum wage increases this weekend

Around 164,000 Kiwi workers and their families are expected to benefit following the increase in the minimum wage that takes effect from April 1. The Government... Read More

Bay drug raids: two on bail

Two people have been granted bail following their arrest as part of a six-month long investigation into organised crime and the distribution of illicit drugs in... Read More

Cricket, quarks and weather

Today we are expecting cloudy periods, with the odd shower and northerly breezes. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 23 and an overnight low of... Read More

Car and truck collide

Reports are coming in of a crash between a car and a truck on Totara Street. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says no one appears to be injured, however... Read More

Crayfish catch cuts to have consequences

The rock lobster industry is bracing itself for huge cuts to its crayfish catch in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty. It forecasts this, and other reductions,... Read More

A festival of jazz in Tauranga

Acts from all over the world are preparing to transform the streets of Tauranga into a musical hub for 56th National Jazz Festival. Headline acts include world-renowned... Read More

Elderly couple facing hefty repair bill

An elderly Papamoa couple have been left with a hefty repair bill after allegedly being cut off by a 4WD. John Trinder and his wife were driving home on Saturday... Read More

Police restrain more than $2m in assets

Police have restrained more than $2 million in assets as a consequence of a six month-long investigation into organised crime and drugs in the Bay of Plenty. Search... Read More

Community engaged in transport debate

Residents are speaking up about the state of the Bay of Plenty transport system, by giving their feedback on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan. Feedback on... Read More

Major exhibition to open in Whakatane

Two of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists will make a stop in Whakatane next month as part of a major new exhibition opening at Te Koputu a te whanga a... Read More