Motoring

Car on fire on Kaimai Range

A car is on fire on SH29 in the Kaimai Range. A motorist reported to SunLive that the incident happened about 7.15pm on Saturday night, near the Old Kaimai Rd. "The... Read More

Ute crash at Welcome Bay roundabout

Update: Police received reports of a crash at the intersection of SH29 and Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, around 6.20pm on Saturday. A ute reportedly rolled. One... Read More

EVolocity is backing the Bay

Three students from Papamoa College have earned ‘bragging rights' after becoming the fastest team to convert a standard mountain bike into an electric bike.... Read More

Tauranga road closures this weekend

Two major events will be taking place this weekend, which means road closures will be in place. On Saturday March 16, the Greerton Village Vintage, Retro and... Read More

Child locked in car at Papamoa shopping centre

A child has been locked in a car at a shoppping centre in Papamoa. A police spokesperson says they are making enquiries into the incident. 'Police were called... Read More

Green light for recreational use of Waihī Estuary

One of two health warnings issued for Waihī Estuary at Pukehina (Little Waihī), has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Dr Jim Miller says the... Read More

One arrested following police pursuit

One person has been arrested following a police operation that stretched from Tauranga to Hinuera. Police located a car believed to be driven by an offender who... Read More

Police pursuing wanted person through Tauranga

Reports are coming in of a heavy police presence in the Pyes Pa area. A SunLive reader has emailed in to say they have seen marked and unmarked police cars heading... Read More

Car on fire on Lower Kaimais

UPDATE 3.35PM: Fire crews are currently at the scene of a car fire on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimais. Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager... Read More

Power lines down following crash on SH2

UPDATED 2.58PM: Stop/Go traffic management is in place on State Highway 2 following a crash. A police spokesperson says the car crashed into a powerpole. "Lines... Read More

Night road closures set for SH2

Planned night time closures of State Highway 2 will begin on Monday night through the Karangahake Gorge. The NZTA says the road is being closed off for asphalt... Read More

Timetable and route change for school buses

A timetable and route change for bus route 801b starts tomorrow, Monday March 11. This will affect students in Ohauiti and Maungatapu attending Tauranga Primary... Read More