Roadside drug driving test to be law by 2021

Roadside drug testing will be conducted by police from 2021, the government says. Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter will introduce a bill... Read More

Mauao Base Track to open for Christmas

Pram and wheelchair users rejoice – the Mauao Base Track will open for the busy holiday season. Tauranga City Council staff and contractors have... Read More

Iconic landmark to become The Vines Clubhouse

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

Govt to research festival drug checks

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

Total watering ban for Coromandel Town

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 key to good health this holiday season

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

Search for White Island missing to be scaled down

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

Diversions along Te Puke Highway from January

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

Making it a pet-friendly holiday

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

Driver leads police on chase through BOP

  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

Property valuations increase across Western Bay

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

Trees down and power out as strong winds hit

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

Paving the way for quality medicinal cannabis

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 to perform in Red Square

  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 costs ratepayers $90k

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