Environment

Rain deluge brings down slips

State Highway 2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is down to one lane this morning as contractors work to clear a large slip. A SunLive reader snapped a photo of a... Read More

An exclusive club

Tauranga disabled sailor Jonathan Martins returned to his home port at Tauranga Bridge Marina yesterday after sailing solo from London. Jonathan, a paraplegic,... Read More

Big thunderstorms across the Bay

Thunderstorms are continuing to develop this afternoon across central and northern regions of the North Island, with widespread downpours across Auckland, Waikato,... Read More

Thunderstorms to rumble across the Bay

The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty. Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected... Read More

Summer brings showers then sun

While the first morning of summer may be a little wet, people in the Bay of Plenty can expect fine weather by the end of the week. The MetService says temperatures... Read More

Tangled catch just the limit

A fishing trip off Waihi Beach hauled in an unexpected and unwanted catch when a large tangle of wire rope became caught in the propeller of the boat. 'We were... Read More

Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a partly cloudy day with showers from the late morning and a chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds and sea breezes.... Read More

Bay on thunderstorm watch

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty as thunderstorms continue to rumble across the North Island. The MetService issued the watch... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

In today's weather forecast we will probably see some morning cloud and a chance of a light shower, otherwise it will be fine. Cloudy again at night. Light winds... Read More

Cloudy water safe to drink says council

Tauranga residents who may have spotted their water looking a little cloudy this morning are being advised by city council, there is nothing to worry about. Tauranga... Read More

Weighbridge maintenance warning

One of the weighbridges at the Te Maunga Transfer Station will be closed for annual maintenance and inspection this Wednesday afternoon. It will be closed from... Read More

Clean up commences for harbour oil spill

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is currently investigating the source of an oil spill spotted in the Tauranga Harbour earlier today. BOPRC regulatory compliance... Read More