A volcano seismologist says the raising of the alert level for the Lake Taupō volcano from zero to one is more a sign of improved monitoring rather than unusual... Read More

Flames and black smoke can be seen billowing from a car fire near Baypark. Messages sent to SunLive's Facebook page say the car caught on fire on State Highway... Read More

WATCH LIVE: Deputy-Director General and head of the Public Health Agency Dr Andrew Old is providing an update on the Covid-19 response at 12 noon. Dr Old is... Read More

The demolition of Tauranga City Council's old administration and library building in the city centre has finished ahead of schedule, on budget and has exceeded... Read More

After suffering a sudden crash on his patrol bike, Johnny McGrail knows how important it is for both drivers and riders to be at their best behind the wheel. Johnny... Read More

The Zespri AIMS Games are in full swing in Tauranga this week. More than 25,000 athletes, officials and supporters are taking part in 23 sports codes around the... Read More

An Eastern Bay of Plenty family has found they didn't have to go far to make a snowman. It all started when Ohiwa resident Taahu Tai received a friendly heads... Read More

WATCH LIVE: Ministry of Health Deputy Director-General and head of the Public Health Agency, Dr Andrew Old, is providing an update on the Covid-19 response at... Read More

Update, 1.20PM: Police are responding to reports of a plane crash near Thames. Police received a report of a plane crashing near State Highway 25/Ngati Maru Highway... Read More

Lydia Ko has sent her support to the New Zealand Espirito Santo Trophy team as they look to make history at the World Amateur Teams Championship - WATC, which... Read More

Thousands of Kiwis living with cancer, cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions are set to benefit from the arrival of new mobile diagnostic technology,... Read More

Thousands of Kiwis are supporting children with cancer and their families by taking part in Wig Wednesday on September 8. Wig Wednesday is a nationwide fundraiser... Read More