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Heavy rain expected this afternoon Police are advising everyone on the roads drive to the conditions and take extra caution today. Photo: SunLive ); } else { // } WeatherWatch advise that a vigorous front is moving over the North Island today bringing heavy rain to some western regions and very strong northerly winds. Police advise that everyone on the roads drive to the conditions and take extra caution. For the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland and Northland more...

Tree down on Wairoa Rd as wild weather passes Video: White wave peaks at Waitui Reserve, Te Puna. Photo: Tree down on Wairoa Rd. Photo by Alana Duncan. ); } else { // } Click the image above to watch the video A tree that has come down on Wairoa Rd is reported to be over power lines. A SunLive reader reports that a large tree has toppled over on Wairoa Rd, between State Highway 2 and Oliver Rd. One lane is blocked with traffic management in place. ​​​​​...

Powerco report that a power cut is affecting 793 properties in Opiti Bay. The outage occurred at 9.47am. Power is expected to be restored by 2.47pm. Powerco report that the cause of the outage is due to strong wind. ); } else { // replace with your tablet/desktop ad unit id 300x250 document.write( ); }

Police were notified of the single-vehicle collision on Bahamas Key at 4.11pm. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this stage. At the scene? Phone 0800 SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz ); } else { // replace with your tablet/desktop ad unit id 300x250 document.write( ); }

Police report that a single-vehicle collision occurred on Cameron Rd in Te Puke. Police were notified of the crash at 5.01pm. Police also report that there has been a single vehicle crash on Tamatea Arikinui Drive in Tauranga. Police were notified of the crash at 5.11pm. It is understood that the westbound lane is now blocked. It is unknown if there are any injuries at either collision. At the scene? Phone 0800 SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz ); } else { // replace with your tabl...

Multiple outages in BOP due to severe weather Strong winds have blown trees and other debris into power lines at high speed, causing multiple outages. Image: Powerco. ); } else { // } Update, 4.41pm  Wild weather has resulted in a loss of power for thousands of customers in the Bay of Plenty area. Strong winds have blown trees and other debris into power lines at high speed, causing multiple outages, Powerco Network Operation Manager Karen Frew says. “The safety ...

Mount chef’s sandwich success Mount Chef Shane Kearns shows of his show stopping sandwich. Photo: John Borren.SunLive. ); } else { // } The humble Kiwi toastie has had a makeover. Instead of your typical ham and cheese, which is delicious in its own right, it is now sporting gourmet ingredients. The change up is in the name of finding New Zealand’s top toastie, with cafes and restaurants around the country vying for the top spot. Mount Maunganui chef Shane Kearn...

Live: Farmers take to the streets in mass protest An array of supporters on the streets of Katikati. Photos and video by Kerri Wheeler. ); } else { // } Click the image above to view slideshow A convoy of utes and tractors headed along State Highway 2 in Katikati as people took part in the Groundswell protests. The Katikati protest was lead by a Hilux leading coming from the south side of town, with another convoy coming from the Kauri Point northern end of town. Af...

Interesting sights from Whakaari/White Island Large plumes emitting from Whakaari/White Island. Image: GeoNet. ); } else { // } Bay of Plenty residents may have noticed large plumes of smoke emitting from Whakaari/White Island in recent days. The plumes have also been observed on GeoNets volcano cameras, along with a strange glow on the night cameras. GNS Science volcano specialist Brad Scott explains what is going on. "With ideal weather conditions during the last c...

Missing Tauranga man investigation remains open Julian Varley. Photo: Bay of Plenty and Taupo Police Facebook. ); } else { // } The investigation regarding missing Tauranga man Julian Varley remains open as friends and family launch a fresh appeal for information. Julian, who was 31-years-old at the time of his disappearance, has been missing since January 23, 2020. A family member recently posted a renewed plea for information on Facebook. “Please, the people that...