12:52pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
A new multi-million dollar regional research institute based in Tauranga that will leverage the Bay of Plenty's strengths in horticulture has been launched today. Plantech:... Read More
11:44am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
The mean icy storms blasting the country turned the national junior badminton championships into a 'wonderful cultural experience” for more than 50 young... Read More
11:02am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
The armed robbery of United Video in Tauranga feature as crime of the week on Police Ten-7. The show aired on TV2 last night in the hopes of generating fresh information... Read More
09:47am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Reports are coming in of a a car that has rolled on Te Puke Highway. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle is upside down and power lines are... Read More
09:39am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Motorists are being urged to drive carefully on Bay of Plenty roads with heavy rain forecast for the region. The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for... Read More
07:59am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Today there are a few showers forecast, clearing this afternoon to fine spells. Fresh southerlies are also expected today. Its a three clothing and one windproof... Read More
07:40am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
A woman has been stabbed in an altercation with three other people. Emergency services were called to the stabbing at the rear car park near the casino in Hamilton... Read More
07:23am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
LSD, cannabis and methamphetamine have been discovered during a drug raid in Thames. Police have charged a 49-year-old Thames man with drug related offences following... Read More
07:08am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
The Central Plateau remains closed this morning due to snow and ice. The NZ Transport Agency is asking people to continue to avoid all non-essential travel across... Read More
06:46am Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Tauranga City Council says three months of community engagement has shown significant community support for a new museum in Tauranga, and the redevelopment of the... Read More
05:32pm Thu 13 Jul, 2017
With just 10 weeks until the general elections, Winston Peters says his party has struck a chord once again with the Bay. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters... Read More
03:43pm Thu 13 Jul, 2017
The Baykids OSCAR holiday programme is encouraging kids to get off their phones and join the team in some healthy competition these school holidays. The holiday... Read More