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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(' '); }
Tauranga teacher’s 22km rubbish run Luke McFarlane collected 29kg of rubbish on his run. Photo. Supplied. '); } else { // } A Tauranga Boys’ College teacher has helped to pick up nearly 60kg of rubbish as part of a drive to promote his new eco-friendly app. Luke McFarlane and firefighter Dan Goodwin have created Fulfilled, a site and app that encourages people to collect rubbish when they’re out and about. To highlight how effective the app can be, Luke embarked on a 22km run from his home in Pāpāmoa to his work place on Cameron Road “It was a hard slog,...
Bay Oval receives $1.7m grant The Bay Oval will receive a capital grant as part of Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan. File Image. SunLive. '); } else { // } A capital grant, confirmed as part of Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan, will see the Bay Oval cement its status as a premier cricket venue, according to the ground’s general manager. The grant, totalling $1.72 million, will go toward funding for the completion of the ground’s pavilion, event day toilets, a generator shelter and broadcast towers. “We were pretty delighted to be recognised a...
Man pleads guilty to police officer‘s murder Constable Matthew Hunt was killed during a routine traffic stop in Auckland last year. '); } else { // } A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Auckland police constable, Matthew Hunt, during a routine traffic stop in June last year. Meanwhile, a second officer who was shot and seriously injured can now be named as David Goldfinch. Eli Epiha, 25, pleaded guilty last Wednesday to Hunt's murder and dangerous driving. A court order meant the plea could not be reported until now. Epiha denies the attempted murder of Gol...
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Police probe Bethlehem blaze Police are following “strong lines of enquiry” as to the cause of the fire. Photo: Valerie O'Connell. '); } else { // } Police are investigating a large fire in Bethlehem that left two cars damaged and destroyed part of a hedge. Firefighters were called to the blaze behind the Bethlehem Town Centre on Saturday afternoon. A police spokesperson says they are “following strong lines of enquiry” after being notified of the hedge fire on Bethlehem Road at 4.13pm. Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirm they received multiple calls abo...