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Report warns environment in serious trouble
A bleak picture of the state of New Zealand's environment has been painted by the government's official report, Environment Aotearoa 2019. The report is jointly produced by the Ministry for the...
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Waterfront walkway to remain closed
A section of walkway joining The Strand waterfront with the Matapihi Rail Bridge and Harbourside restaurant area will remain closed over Easter. The wooden walkway was initially closed earlier this week...
19:00 Thursday 18 April
Good Vibes brings top NZ bands across the country
After debuting to a great success this year as the warm-up party to the famed reggae festival in Tauranga, Good Vibes is hitting the road this winter. Presented by Mai FM and Pato Entertainment, the Good...
18:00 Thursday 18 April
Power outage after vehicle crashes into power pole
A vehicle has crashed into a power pole in Welcome Bay. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened near the Kairua Road and Welcome Bay Road intersection. Power in the area has also gone...
17:38 Thursday 18 April
BOP farmers compete for national awards
The 33 finalists in the 2019 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are preparing for the final round of judging. The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards dinner at TSB Arena in Wellington...
17:02 Thursday 18 April
Olympic dream for athletes
A select group of some of the best young taekwondo talent in Oceania tested themselves in competition at the Budo South Open held at Tauranga Boys' College gym last weekend. The event featured 250 athletes...
16:03 Thursday 18 April
Recent Headlines
Remembering the battle of Gate Pa
This year marks the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pa. On Monday, April 29, the Anglican Parish of Gate Pa is offering a short service to commemorate the battle and to honour those who fought...
15:00 Thursday 18 April
Bay of Plenty rider one to watch
If you can picture superbike racing on a grass track, then you'll have no trouble at all imagining what it may look like at the upcoming 2019 New Zealand Miniature TT Championships. Again sponsored by...
14:43 Thursday 18 April
About 9500 cannabis plants seized
About 9500 cannabis plants were seized during a recent joint operation between the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police. The three-week operation, supported by a Royal New Zealand Air Force...
13:48 Thursday 18 April
Tauranga to get swingin’ with jazz this Easter
Get ready to dance the Easter weekend away as Tauranga CBD explodes with some of the hottest jazz, funk, dance and contemporary music of today and yesteryear. The 57th National Jazz Festival starts today,...
13:05 Thursday 18 April
Living for work and the wake
For a national Wakeboarding champion, Darren Bishop lives a far different life to what most people would expect. The 31-year-old from Tauranga says work takes priority for him these days, and he gets...
12:47 Thursday 18 April
Earlier News
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Last chance to have your say on Tauranga rates
NZ sailors see the light at Genoa World Cup Series
One injured in McLaren Falls crash
‘Lewd’ beach activity brassing off Mount residents
NZ under influence of 5000km long high pressure
Cigarette price rise offsets cheaper petrol
Pipeline construction of third water plant begins
Musician offering cash reward for missing guitar
Blogs & Opinions
Dressing up and dressing downs
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The parade of silly hats: We've noticed an increasing trend...
Blame game can be complex for council
Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris This week we released a report on project...
New, modern classrooms for the Bay
Tamati Coffey Labour MP One hundred new, warm, dry classrooms will soon be built right here in Tauranga Moana, thanks...
Easter offers a chance for more family time
Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz Easter is a special time of year for me and my family....
Spotlight on Stew Martin
Janne GuitarGirl Spotlight On… Stew Martin learned to play guitar from the age of 10. Growing up in South Waikato,...
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