The fact the Mills Reef building will be put to good use makes it easier to leave, says the winery’s director Tim Preston on the eve of departure. Mills... Read More

A new research project will examine the effectiveness of drug checking programmes at music festivals to find out whether it helps keep people safe and... Read More

A total watering ban is in place in Coromandel Town, this means all use of water outside the house is banned. This includes watering lawns and gardens,... Read More

Preparation and using your options wisely are the keys to good health and helping out your healthcare services this Christmas and New Year. Our population... Read More

Police are scaling back the search for two missing people following last week’s eruption on Whakaari / White Island to a local-led operation. Police... Read More

From January 8 2020 to April 2020, the Te Puke Highway will be down to one lane between Bell Road and Welcome Bay Road, says the Tauranga City Council.... Read More

The summer period is a perfect time to take a well-deserved break and head off on holiday. During the Christmas period, many businesses shut down for... Read More

  A driver who allegedly led police on two pursuits and stole a car in the Bay of Plenty will be facing charges, says police.   A police... Read More

Western Bay’s continuing strong economy, development growth and record kiwifruit returns have translated into increased property values across... Read More

Reports are coming in of a tree being down on State Highway 2, between Katikati and Tauranga. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is... Read More

New regulations will allow local cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis products that will potentially help ease the pain of thousands of... Read More

  Kapa haka group Te Whanau a Te Maro will be putting on a performance at the Red Square.   The performance will take place on Thursday... Read More

Illegal rubbish dumping has cost ratepayers across the Eastern Bay nearly $90,000 in the last financial year. Figures obtained from the three district... Read More

Te Tahuhu o Te Rangi, Ōpōtiki’s new Technology and Research Centre is closer to starting thanks to a grant from BayTrust’s Community Amenities... Read More

The New Zealand Water Polo 14 and under national championships have been taking place this week. The national competition is running from December... Read More