Environment
08:59am Thu 31 Aug, 2017
In today's weather we're expecting a few showers, with a chance of them being heavy. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high of 16 and an overnight low... Read More
09:57am Wed 30 Aug, 2017
A severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel, despite the sun shining this morning. The MetService issued the watch this morning forecasting... Read More
09:47am Wed 30 Aug, 2017
A seal sleeping under a car in Mount Maunganui caused a bit of a stir this morning. Two police officers were on seal watch after the fur seal was found under a... Read More
11:04am Tue 29 Aug, 2017
More seals are popping up at the Mount to enjoy the warmer weather now that spring is on its way. The cute little pinnipeds have been delighting - and occasionally... Read More
08:45am Tue 29 Aug, 2017
In today's weather we expect to have a cloudy morning and night, but fine in between. For most of the day there will be light winds. It's a three-clothing layer... Read More
04:10pm Mon 28 Aug, 2017
A fur seal estimated to be almost twice the size of a person has been spotted on Leisure Island (Moturiki). A SunLive reader snapped some pics of the animal today... Read More
09:22am Mon 28 Aug, 2017
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as heavy rain lashes the regions. Heavy rain has been falling in the region for the... Read More
07:54am Mon 28 Aug, 2017
If you haven't looked outside yet, things are pretty wet and weather forecasting are predicting the rain to hang around for a bit. A series of fronts are passing... Read More
12:54pm Sat 26 Aug, 2017
The upgraded Paeroa Water Treatment Plant has received a Merit Award for Excellence in Collaboration and Design at the ACENZ annual Innovate Awards, held earlier... Read More
11:00am Sat 26 Aug, 2017
A mysterious note left on a popular wooden seat has alerted Mount Maunganui locals to the Tauranga City Council's plan to get rid of it. The letter, which was left... Read More
08:43am Sat 26 Aug, 2017
Despite the weather, the race is still on to make it to the top for the 2017 Hawaiian Airlines Mount Maunganui Half Marathon. The annual marathon is a popular event... Read More
04:50pm Fri 25 Aug, 2017
A waterspout was spotted forming over Matakana Island by a Welcome Bay Woman this afternoon. Liz Addison saw the waterspout, a marine tornado, form over Matakana... Read More
05-Nov 18:00
Western Bay weighs charges for granny flats
05-Nov 17:00
Man suffers life-altering injuries in Mount attack
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
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