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LIVE: Coronavirus update

The third case of coronavirus in New Zealand is an Auckland man in his 40s whose family recently travelled from Iran, the Health Ministry has confirmed. Director-General... Read More

Flames engulf Te Puna property

Update 12:20pm: Five fire crews and a tanker are attending a fire in Whakamarama on State Highway Two. Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager... Read More

Second case of corona virus confirmed in NZ

A New Zealand citizen who has recently returned from a trip to Italy has been confirmed as having coronavirus. The World Health Organisation says on its website... Read More

Remnants ex-cyclone to hit New Zealand

More humidity and showers are forecast for northern New Zealand in the next few days. WeatherWatch.co.nz says while an ex-cyclone moving through Australia's interior... Read More

LIVE: Coronavirus update from the MOH

Health authorities have assured New Zealanders there is no rationing of testing for the Covid-19 coronavirus, with capacity to test hundreds of patients a day.... Read More

Police pursue stolen vehicle through BOP

UPDATED 11.59AM: A man is facing a number of driving related charges following a pursuit in the Bay of Plenty today. Police spotted a stolen vehicle in Rotorua... Read More

Saving lives out on the water

The township of Maketu is only half an hour from the Tauranga CBD and commonly known for its Maketu Pies. But all over the place, are volunteers for the Maketu... Read More

Te Puna fire now under control

UPDATE: A large grass fire in Te Puna is now under control. "Crews are mopping up and turning over the debri," says Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire... Read More

Hand held hose ban lifted in Te Puke

The hand held hose ban in Te Puke is being lifted following community water conservation efforts. A ban for sprinklers remains. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Tauranga Sunday storm caught on time lapse

SunLive photographer Daniel Hines has captured a time lapse of the thundery storm clouds as they passed across the Tauranga harbour late this afternoon. The... Read More

Power pole disruption in Mount Maunganui resolved

Update: 2.15pm Powerco report that an issue impacting a Mount Maunganui power pole located on Paterson St earlier today has been resolved. The issue had caused... Read More

Nasty nipper numbers on the rise

Underwater trapping across the Bay of Plenty coastline this summer by Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirmed that the aggressive Asian paddle crab has become... Read More