Marine
06:33am Fri 20 Nov, 2020
A brand-new aquaculture facility is now operating in Tauranga thanks to a $13 million algal biotechnology research project. The funding from the project came... Read More
06:38am Thu 19 Nov, 2020
A Mount Maunganui ocean swimmer has ticked another epic marine encounter off his bucket list after getting up close and personal with an eight-foot bronze whaler... Read More
10:00am Wed 18 Nov, 2020
NIWA forecasters say a marine heatwave is forming around parts of New Zealand after sea surface temperatures warmed considerably last month. Meteorologist Ben... Read More
08:37am Mon 16 Nov, 2020
Dozens of dolphins have been spotted in Tauranga Harbour this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there were heaps of dolphins swimming in... Read More
08:30pm Sun 15 Nov, 2020
The search for what was believed to be a missing surfer at Papamoa has been suspended unless Police receive further information that might be of assistance. A... Read More
07:20am Sun 15 Nov, 2020
Police are appealing for any information about a man who was last seen surfing off Papamoa Beach on Saturday night. A member of the public called police at about... Read More
09:30am Sat 14 Nov, 2020
The Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island has been raised to Level 2. New observations this week show small amounts of volcanic ash being carried... Read More
08:15am Sat 14 Nov, 2020
Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. There is a mainly fine day ahead with some morning cloud. Northerlies will... Read More
10:11am Fri 13 Nov, 2020
Small orange flecks spotted floating around in a respiration chamber at a NIWA laboratory have led to a discovery about the spawning habits of a deep-sea stony... Read More
06:38am Fri 13 Nov, 2020
If you've ever wondered how the trout get into Lake McLaren, you can see it for yourself on Saturday. Fish and Game Eastern Region are doing their annual release... Read More
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08:30pm Sun 08 Nov, 2020
The search for a missing swimmer near Mount Maunganui will resume at the break of dawn on Monday. The man failed to return to shore just after 10am on Saturday... Read More
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07:30am Sun 08 Nov, 2020
Update 8.30am: The search for a missing swimmer near Mt Maunganui resumed at first light this morning. The man failed to return to shore just after 10am yesterday... Read More
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
16-Dec 16:00
Lifeguard saves siblings at Waihī fundraiser
16-Dec 14:30
Father-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdown
16-Dec 13:02
Food prices fall for third month
16-Dec 11:43
Mayor makes a splash at Tauranga manu event
16-Dec 11:00
Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season
16-Dec 10:05
Discovery Princess makes Tauranga debut
16-Dec 08:17
Asphalt: Pāpāmoa streets face $2000–$7000 bill
16-Dec 08:00
Tauranga runner lifts relay team at national games
16-Dec 06:30
How to spot smuggling at sea this summer
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