06:48am Mon 14 Dec, 2020
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
03:45pm Sun 13 Dec, 2020
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
03:00pm Sat 12 Dec, 2020
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
10:10am Wed 09 Dec, 2020
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
10:45am Mon 07 Dec, 2020
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
09:15am Sun 06 Dec, 2020
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
06:30am Fri 27 Nov, 2020
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
06:35am Thu 26 Nov, 2020
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
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
12:30pm Sun 15 Nov, 2020
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
01:43pm Fri 13 Nov, 2020
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
05:05pm Thu 12 Nov, 2020
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