Marine

Maritime industry investing in women

The maritime industry in New Zealand is committed to empowering women. The Maritime NZ Board hosted an event in Tauranga to commemorate this year's World Maritime... Read More

Humpback whales unusual sight in Tauranga Harbour

Locals were delighted by a Humpback whale and her calf splashing in the Tauranga Harbour. The pair were spotted Monday morning coming through the harbour entrance... Read More

Whales spotted in Pilot Bay

Whales have been spotted in Pilot Bay. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say that 'whales have been reported to be spotted hanging around the boats... Read More

Tauranga cleans up at synchronised swimming champs

It was touch and go whether Tauranga Synchro's athletes would fit all their medals and trophies into their luggage on their way back from Dunedin earlier this... Read More

What‘s on - surf courses, dachshunds and a ramble

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting cloudy periods and a few showers in the early morning and again in the evening. Also northeast breezes.... Read More

Tauranga rebels sail to national protest

Update: The voyage to Wellington by the Extinction Rebellion Tauranga group ended in Gisborne. "Some of the XR crew have reached Wellington hitch hiking. David... Read More

What‘s on - boobs, rugby, country music awards

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting fine spells with rain developing at night. Also northwesterlies. It's a two-clothing layer day, with... Read More

One deceased after boat aground at base of Mauao

9am update: Police report that they are in attendance at Mount Maunganui following the discovery of a body in a small motor boat this morning. The body was located... Read More

National weekend forecast

WeatherWatch weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson reports that a cold front is pushing northwards over New Zealand today. Northwesterlies are ahead of the front with... Read More

Te Powhiri for Tuia 250 flotilla

Members of the public are welcome to attend the hugely significant event and key ceremony for Te Powhiri - which will take place at Wharekaho, minutes north of... Read More

Endeavour docked at Port of Tauranga

HMB Endeavour is still in Tauranga, but will only be here for another day. The replica of Captain Cook's ship arrived in Tauranga Harbour on September 27, bringing... Read More

Cruise passengers to donate towards Mauao Trust

Donations from Tauranga cruise passengers during the 2018-2019 cruise ship season will go towards developing signage and interpretation for Mauao. Volunteer... Read More