Environment

Dominating westerlies a sign of spring

If you needed another sign that an early spring weather pattern has arrived, look no further than the long range air flows around New Zealand. The main theme for... Read More

Powerco goes off the grid

Powerco is taking a leaf out of the alternative lifestylers' hand book and going off grid to service remote customers. Described as a cutting edge unit, it's called... Read More

Kiwi pilot who helped Galapagos wildlife

When Steve Collins began working as a shooter, killing and capturing deer from helicopters, and later training as a pilot, he had no idea those skills would lead... Read More

Thunderstorm warning for North Island

The MetService are advising of a high risk of thunderstorms over the northern North Island extended eastwards into Taumarunui, Taupo, western Bay of Plenty and... Read More

Country Calendar meets Master Chef

It's been described as 'Country Calendar meets Master Chef”, which is a way of saying Gerhard and Henrietta Egger's book ‘Source New Zealand' not only... Read More

Council makes good use of drones

Aerial drones are proving their worth in recording progress on the Two Mile Creek project in Waihi Beach. Project Manager Su Young Ko says drones have been invaluable... Read More

Enjoying the fruits of their labour

Gate Pa Primary School students will taste the fruits of their labour soon. And by soon, we mean in a few years probably. The primary school was recently visited... Read More

Moving the volcano on paper

The largest volcano in the Bay Of Plenty Whakaari/White Island is being moved on paper into a new jurisdiction on Friday in a special signing ceremony at Tauranga... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

Saturday August 12, 2017 from Sun Live on Vimeo. Today the weather forecast is for some cloudy periods with a few showers, clearing in the evening. Also some... Read More

What's on Today: Careers showcase

Canvas Tauranga Careers Showcase - ASB Arena 2017 from Sun Live on Vimeo. The Canvas Careers Showcase, which has been helping students and job seekers find their... Read More

Cack-handed and proud

Smudging important documents and looking like an idiot while trying to figure out a can opener are just two of the many things left-handed people deal with on a... Read More

Life without a rubbish bin

It sounds like heresy coming from a couple of zero waste champions - they're preaching that recycling is not the be-all and end-all solution to the world's rubbish... Read More