News
03:22pm Sat 28 Jan, 2023
State Highway 29 is reported to now be open. The road was closed earlier today when a bank fall down blocking both lanes of the highway between Omanawa and Poripori... Read More
03:14pm Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is speaking to media after assessing flood damage and talking to locals around West Auckland this afternoon. Hipkins will be joined... Read More
02:48pm Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Waipuna Hospice near Te Puna has been evacuated today amid flooding in the area. Heavy rain has lashed the region and a number of roads are closed due to flooding... Read More
01:46pm Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors are working hard to restore access to state highways affected by the extraordinary weather experienced in the upper... Read More
12:18pm Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Mass traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 2. People are reporting 44 minute delays at between Tauranga and Te Puna. One SunLive reader says traffic... Read More
11:15am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
A travelling gnome and a self-described 'mistress” are departing Tauranga today. Judy Rice and her garden gnome, named Winkle, are embarking on their first... Read More
10:45am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
A mother who believes a pothole caused her son's death wants the country's roads improved before anyone else loses a loved one as she has. Steph Pukepuke's son... Read More
10:00am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Widespread flooding is being reported in the Western Bay of Plenty. Heavy rain has lashed the region since yesterday. Both lanes of SH29 are blocked after a... Read More
09:02am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Detours are currently being put in place on State Highway 29. Tauranga City Council reports there is a slip between Poripori Road and Omanawa Road. "Contractors... Read More
08:51am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
One of Tauranga's biggest reggae festivals has been cancelled. Organisers of the event made the decision 10 mins ago after posting the following statement... Read More
08:36am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
Bad weather continues to affect the status of state highways across the upper North Island. Contractors are working hard to restore access, but a number of key... Read More
07:26am Sat 28 Jan, 2023
With rain forecast for much of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region over Auckland Anniversary weekend, road users are being asked to plan ahead to ensure they... Read More
15-Dec 15:45
Cocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Tauranga
15-Dec 14:30
Top riders set for Cemetery Circuit showdown
15-Dec 14:13
Former BOP man tells of terror minutes from home
15-Dec 12:26
Thick smoke billows as crews tackle house fire
15-Dec 12:13
Woman in court as police probe Tauranga homicide
15-Dec 11:45
Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas
15-Dec 11:45
Tauranga 'Rocketman' tackles Games challenge
15-Dec 10:34
Tauranga homicide: Scene guard remains in place
15-Dec 10:00
Karangahake crash leaves family shattered
15-Dec 08:00
Trainee surgeon shares her life online
15-Dec 07:00
St John issues summer safety tips
15-Dec 06:00
College launches new logo and houses
COMPETITIONS
