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Fire continues to burn on Matakana Island

A fire which sparked multiple calls to Fire and Emergency New Zealand on Sunday afternoon, is continuing to burn on Matakana Island. Thick smoke was seen billowing... Read More

Fire on Matakana Island

Update 6.45pm Helicopters have been deployed to Matakana Island and are using monsoon buckets to help put out the fire that took hold on the ocean side of the... Read More

Celebrating Christmas in the village green

It was all chilled out fun and excitement for children and parents gathered at Tauranga Historic Village today for the fifth annual Te Tuinga Whanau picnic. 'We... Read More

TECT Rescue Helicopter saving lives over summer

With Christmas just around the corner, most of us are looking forward to a summer relaxing with friends and family, enjoying a few barbeques, and getting out in... Read More

New patrol unit for Papamoa Beach

A new mobile patrol unit is now in action on Papamoa Beach. Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club, who have the largest stretch of beach in New Zealand to patrol, will... Read More

International racing drivers to enter NZ

International drivers will be allowed to enter New Zealand for the three round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series. Confirmation was given to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing... Read More

Summer officially begins on December 1

A mix bag of weather is being forecast for the end of spring. With summer to officially begin on December 1, WeatherWatch.co.nz is taking a look at the forecast... Read More

Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapade

First it was roaming horses. Now Opotiki has its own wandering emu, who on Sunday could be seen dodging cars, kids on bikes and local law enforcement. But the... Read More

Dolphins spotted near Welcome Bay

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

Vintage tractor parade delights Bethlehem

4pm Update: A parade of vintage farm vehicles delighted many Bethlehem residents and visitors this afternoon. Nearly 20 vintage tractors, farm machinery and... Read More

No new cases connected to Auckland case

There are no additional cases of COVID-19 in the community linked to yesterday's Auckland case. This case has a genomic link to the case of a Defence Force... Read More

Auckland downtown workers asked to work from home

All people who work in downtown Auckland are being asked to work from home where possible tomorrow after a new case in the community was identified today. COVID-19... Read More