03:00pm Thu 06 Nov, 2025
The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More
11:45am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Tristan Eruera Oakes, known as Eru, 29, was farewelled by his whānau and friends last week following his death in Tauranga Hospital on October 26. He had... Read More
09:05am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
A pioneer family home in rural Waikato is the centrepiece of a museum complex. Dating back to 1902, the McCaw Homestead was once the headquarters of the 56,000-acre... Read More
07:16am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2 at Karangahake. Police were called to the crash between Jackson Rd and Rahu Rd about 11.40pm. 'A... Read More
07:14am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Fire crews are battling a large 1-2 hectare blaze in difficult Bay of Plenty terrain. Fire and Emergency shift manager Ryan Green said crews responded to... Read More
03:43pm Wed 05 Nov, 2025
A person has been airlifted off Mauao after reports of someone falling near one of the walking tracks. A SunLive reader said a rescue helicopter arrived on... Read More
01:06pm Wed 05 Nov, 2025
Tonight's Guy Fawkes celebrations have not started yet, but fireworks complaints and damage reports are already rolling in. As authorities plead for caution... Read More
11:45am Wed 05 Nov, 2025
Rotorua volunteer firefighter Chris Reid can't get enough of the heat. This weekend, the builder will do Tauranga's annual City to Surf half-marathon wearing... Read More
09:00am Wed 05 Nov, 2025
Roading crews will be a familiar sight around Rotorua over the next month, with a significant piece of work taking place. Sandra King, Transport Agency Waka... Read More
08:00am Wed 05 Nov, 2025
A new connection is set to open in Tauriko with the completion of the fourth and final leg of the State Highway 29 Redwood Lane roundabout. The roundabout,... Read More
07:30am Wed 05 Nov, 2025
Paws at the ready, pooches! Western Bay of Plenty District Council's first Wander Walk is coming to Te Puna Quarry Park on November 8. The free, guided dog... Read More
01:05pm Tue 04 Nov, 2025
A new programme supporting teenage boys growing up without fathers has launched in Tauranga, backed by an $8000 grant from the Bay of Plenty Education Trust. The... Read More