Environment

Investigation into Pike River Mine conveyor belt

Police has concluded an investigation which commenced in August 2018 into claims that a conveyor belt inside the Pike River Mine was started on November 24 2010,... Read More

Gold mining company disappointed at decision

Waihi Gold Mine operator, OceanaGold, has expressed extreme disappointment at the decision by the Minister of Land Information to not allow the company to purchase... Read More

Bumper crop of Young Vegetable Growers

Seven of New Zealand's best and brightest will vie for the title of Young Vegetable Grower of the Year in a competition in Pukekohe next Friday, May 10. The victor... Read More

2019 Young Horticulturist competition launched

The hunt is on for New Zealand's 2019 Young Horticulturist. The 2019 event is being officially launched this month with the country's best young men and women... Read More

What‘s on - fireworks, bird show & home show

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday! For all you Star Wars fans - May the 4th be with you! The weather forecast is for a mainly fine day with a chance of a shower.... Read More

Public meeting for Palm Beach residents on Monday

Tauranga City Council has hit the pause button on part of the Wairakei Stream development in Papamoa; the Wairakei Landscape Plan. Councillors Leanne Brown... Read More

Game bird hunting season starts today

The new game bird hunting season is kicking off nationwide this morning, Saturday May 4. Hunters are urged to make sure they're familiar with changes to both... Read More

Natural hazard maps released for Tauranga Harbour

The Western Bay of Plenty Council and Tauranga City Council have been mapping and planning for natural hazards since the 1990s. On Monday, the Tauranga City... Read More

Wave like clouds pictured over Motiti Island

A unique image sent into SunLive shows wave looking like clouds over Motiti Island. The clouds, which are called Kelvin-Hemholtz, were photographed by Claire... Read More

Washed up animal sparks interest

An animal washed up on a Tauranga beach is sparking some interest. A video supplied to SunLive shows what looks like a skinned animal on sand. The person... Read More

WBOPDC Community matching fund opens today

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's annual Community Matching Fund opens today with $140,000 available for not-for-profit community groups. Application is... Read More

Hiker found and lucky to be alive

An Auckland hiker on Mt Ngauruhoe last night was lucky he was found by 7pm because by then it was dark and he was very cold. He was located by LandSAR Ruapehu... Read More