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Holden to ‘retire’ its car brand across NZ and Aus
The Holden car brand is being axed after decades making and selling cars such as the Commodore, Astra and Barina. The company's owner, General Motors, announced it would "retire" the brand...
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Crash blocking Hewletts Road lane
One lane of Hewletts Road is blocked this afternoon following a crash Photos emailed to SunLive show a vehicle facing the wrong way round in the right hand lane of traffic heading from Mount Maunganui...
15:33 Monday 17 February
Man dies from injuries sustained in BOP assault
A man is dead after sustained serious injuries in an assault in the Bay of Plenty. Police are continuing to investigate the assault on a man on the afternoon of Saturday, February 1, on Malfroy Road in...
15:10 Monday 17 February
Riding for a cause
A motocross charity event said to be ‘as good as Nitro Circus' will take place in Tauranga next weekend. Onlookers can expect to see front flips, backflips, and possibly even a triple flip from...
14:59 Monday 17 February
Surviving a heart attack at just 53
It started out as a normal day for former cop Ross Bielby back in 2012, but quickly went downhill when he found himself in hospital having a cardiac arrest. He was 53 years old at the time...
14:05 Monday 17 February
Trying BMX in Tauranga
The Tauranga BMX club is gearing up for its annual open day this weekend, with members encouraging the community to turn up and have a go. “Anyone can join in from the age of three to 70,”...
12:56 Monday 17 February
Recent Headlines
Residents “nervous” after Omanawa homicide
John – a McLaren Falls resident was out feeding his chickens when he heard gun shots on Tuesday. He didn't think much of it because gun shots aren't unusual in the country. People...
11:45 Monday 17 February
Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement – ACE - into the following...
11:27 Monday 17 February
Raukura Old Boy wins Halberg Award
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has ben named Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards on Thursday night. The Nigerian-New Zealand MMA fighter, who arrived in New Zealand to settle in Rotorua...
11:03 Monday 17 February
DOC pursues prosecution against dog owner
The Department of Conservation has begun legal proceedings against a Coromandel dog owner after the discovery of a dead kiwi on private property adjacent to public conservation land. David Agnew, DOC's...
10:45 Monday 17 February
Universities seek travel ban exemption on students
Universities have asked the government to exempt thousands of Chinese students from its ban on foreign travellers from mainland China. The government says the travel restriction aimed at stopping the...
10:10 Monday 17 February
Earlier News
Pyes Pa School loses ‘dedicated’ teacher
High potential for second cyclone this week
Zespri successfully defend kiwifruit rights
Frustrating finish for Kiwis at Laser world champs
Double homicide: vehicle of interest found
Allow extra time for SH2 journeys
Coromandel residents urged to conserve water
Boult brothers sink Lake Taupo in cup action
Lisa and Ashton at the double
Appeal for vehicle sightings in Tauranga homicide
Blogs & Opinions
Tauranga Annual Rainfalls 1898-2019
Weather Eye with John Maunder Monthly rainfalls for Tauranga have been recorded at several recording sites during...
Digging a hole for themselves
Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch I guess it will all end when they run out of guns or gangsters. It doesn't pay to...
Firearms legislation: change is happening
Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP Reforming our firearm legislation has been a major point of discussion for all...
A tale of three trios
Winston Watusi Music Plus There's been a lot of folk around town recently, and I mean that both ways. A bunch...
Sideline Sid recalls cricket history
Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While we all look with awe when world sporting...
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