Environment

A perfectly fine summer day

In today's weather we are expecting a sunny day, then some evening cloud and light winds. In other words, a perfectly fine summer day. It's a one-clothing layer... Read More

Thunderstorms possible today

In today's weather we are expecting cloudy periods. Also showers with possible thunderstorms, clearing at night, and light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day... Read More

Toxic slugs suspected in dog deaths

Karla Reeves' Chihuahua Miley started panting after a walk on a Thames Coast beach. Thirty minutes later, her treasured pet died in her arms. Karla tells a Fairfax... Read More

Paraglider slam-dunks into Mauao

A paraglider has had a gut wrenching experience on top of Mauao recently, when windy conditions caused his kite to slam-dunk him into the mountain face. Instagram... Read More

Pohutakawa poisoned on The Strand

Disappointment is the word being used to describe the actions of someone who poisoned a tree on The Strand. A SunLive reader emailed this morning to say she noticed... Read More

Kerbside collection days to change

For the first time in 24 years, some suburbs in Tauranga will have a new kerbside rubbish and recycling collection day. Starting on Monday February 5, collection... Read More

Manic magpie mauls man

A magpie is terrorising the streets of Te Puke. Willie Jarvis, a resident at Boucher St, says he has been attacked by a magpie twice on his daily walks. He says... Read More

Bay on heavy rain watch

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today. A very humid northerly flow brings periods of rain to much of the North Island today and Tuesday... Read More

Concern about chemical weed killer

A Katikati resident has expressed concern about the use of the chemical glyphosate to rid the Yeoman Walkway of weeds, given its close proximity to the Uretara... Read More

Tauranga plagued by bugs

Tauranga is one of many locations around the nation currently facing a plague of insects. Pest control companies around the country have reported a big increase... Read More

Sounds of silence for the big swim

The 14-year-old had hardly climbed from the water after conquering the stretch between Motiti and Papamoa, and she was already toying with the idea of an assault... Read More

Keeping Kawerau active

Kawerau residents can start the new year healthy and active after becoming the recent recipients of an NZCT grant. A total of $8,946 has been awarded to Kawerau... Read More