Environment

Omanu leading Oceans 16

After three days of intense competition, Omanu Surf Life Saving Club is leading the Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championship held in Mt Maunganui, with... Read More

Eight wicket win in final

Element IMF Cadets, cruised to victory against defending Baywide T20 champions Bayleys Central, in the 2016 title decider at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Element... Read More

UFO filmed from Brookfield

Brookfield resident Jeff Nuttal sent in photos to SunLive of an object he and his wife saw from their Brookfield home last night. His wife saw a red/orange ball... Read More

What’s on today – Fords

Today is the biggest single brand car show in the Bay of Plenty. Every year the Ford Muscle Car Club hosts the All Ford Day at Blake Park Mount Maunganui, where... Read More

Enduro rider hits tree

A 27 year old endure rider was flown to Waikato Hospital after he hit a tree during an organised event at Matata on Saturday afternoon. The Trustpower TECT rescue... Read More

$10M for mine exploration in Waihi

The new owners of the Waihi gold mines are sinking $10 million into an exploration for more gold. Oceanagold has eight drill rigs operating, four in the vicinity... Read More

Going like the clippers

Lawn mowers are blaring during nearly every inch of daylight across as contractors and home owners struggle to win the war against lush grass growth. While the El... Read More

Bayfair launches EV charging stations

Mount Maunganui's Bayfair Shopping Centre has plugged into the future with the launch of its two new electric vehicle charging stations. The new stations will fully... Read More

Green algae warning in Omokoroa

The public is being warned to stay away from green algae found near Omokoroa while it is tested for toxicity. Regional council scientists are working on identifying... Read More

Village building to go

A Historic Village building is to be demolished because it has asbestos, it leaks and it's too close to the stream and might fall in - according to the Tauranga... Read More

Birds snagged on fishing gear

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being asked to clean up after themselves when fishing, with the Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre caring for many birds... Read More

A weekend of fine weather

A ridge of high pressure is currently sitting over the country, which means fine weather for many to end the week. Cloud and patchy drizzle will affect parts of... Read More