Monday, December 17, 2018
6:24pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
Reports are coming in of a heavy police presence in the Bethlehem area. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there are police cars in the carpark of the shopping centre. "There are police officers around the Coffee Club and around...... Read More
5:21pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
Three vehicles have been involved in two seperate crashes this evening on State Highway 2 at Whakamarama. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.20pm. A police spokesperson says the road is not blocked by the traffic is bad. "One...... Read More
5:01pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
From today, the bright blue beach access mat will be back at Mount Maunganui Main Beach for everyone to enjoy. The portable, rollout mat creates a sturdy and visible path to the beach for people who generally cannot get onto the beach or move across...... Read More
4:00pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
A woman kicked by a horse in the birdcage at Tauranga Racecourse on Friday is in a stable condition in Tauranga Hospital. The incident happened when the jockeys were mounting for race six out of eight for the races afternoon programme. Kendyll Lee...... Read More
2:57pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
It's hotter than normal for mid-December across much of New Zealand today and tomorrow, but some areas will get a significant mid-week cool down. A weak but large area of low pressure will lazily track up the South Island on Wednesday...... Read More
2:39pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
A commitment of $10 million towards the rebuild of the Rotorua Museum has been approved by the local Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. The building has been closed since November, 2016, when it was ruled a earthquake risk. As the museum/Bath House...... Read More
1:50pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
Foreign merchant vessels are being warned that a zero tolerance approach will be taken to crew members who exploit our fisheries without regard to the rules. The Ministry for Primary Industries is concerned that despite being repeatedly provided with...... Read More
12:58pm Monday 17 Dec, 2018
Health professionals and transgender advocates from around the country have created a new set of guidelines. The guidelines, titled Gender Affirming Healthcare for Gender Diverse and Transgender Children, Young People and Adults in Aotearoa New Zealand...... Read More
11:50am Monday 17 Dec, 2018
After a significant electrical storm on Friday night, the skies cleared and the Te Puke Christmas Parade went ahead. The parade ran smoothly with many special vehicles joining the line up, many sports clubs and businesses got into the Christmas spirit,...... Read More
