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NZ space economy worth $1.69 billion
A new report has found New Zealand's space sector contributed $1.69 billion to the economy in the last financial year and employs 12,000 people, Minister for Economic Development Phil Twyford announced...
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Bowel Screening hits halfway point
The roll out of the National Bowel Screening Programme has reached the halfway mark, with 10 out of 20 District Health Boards now part of the programme. MidCentral DHB, which covers Palmerston North,...
19:00 Thursday 14 November
Heavy congestion following Kaimai crash
Motorists travelling along the Kaimai Range this evening can expect delays. The NZTA is advising that due to a crash near the intersection of State Highway 28 and SH29, the westbound lane is blocked....
17:46 Thursday 14 November
Severe flooding in Mount Maunganui
The Mall, in Mount Maunganui, is currently closed to motorists following severe flooding in the area. A SunLive photographer at the scene says the water is sweeping into people's backyards. “It...
17:40 Thursday 14 November
Red moon delights star gazers
Sky gazers have been treated to an exceptionally red moon because of dust in the atmosphere from the Australian bush fires. Tauranga Astronomical Society president David Greig captured a video of the...
15:58 Thursday 14 November
Breaking world records and gaining gold
A new gold medallist and world record holder is working and living right here in Tauranga. Natalie Jarman runs her own business - Whatever Marketing - and is now the gold medallist at the...
14:53 Thursday 14 November
Recent Headlines
Tauranga man nominated for Attitude Award
One of Tauranga's very own has been nominated for a 2019 Attitude Award. Halberg Foundation senior adviser Dave MacCalman has been nominated for the attitude employee award. He says he was nominated by...
14:05 Thursday 14 November
Man killed in Bay of Plenty crash named
Police have released the name of a man who died after a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a crash between a car and ute on State Highway 30, near Awakeri, on Wednesday morning....
13:05 Thursday 14 November
Week of action for school support staff
School support staff are in the middle of their week of action advocating for pay equity and better job security. Support staff at local schools are dressing in black and white to show their support and...
11:45 Thursday 14 November
Car crashes into power pole in Bethlehem
Police are investigating a crash in Bethlehem where a car crashed into a power pole. Emergency services were called to the crash on Westmorland Rise at 9.30am. A police spokesperson says the road was...
11:05 Thursday 14 November
Power out in Western Bay of Plenty
More is out to more than 100 properties in the Western Bay of Plenty. Powerco is reporting that 132 homes are without power in the Pongakawa area. Power went off around 9.15am and is estimated to be back...
10:41 Thursday 14 November
Earlier News
More vaccines for meningococcal disease
BOP local heroes awarded for their services
One seriously injured in Matapihi Rd crash
Council considers Kawerau boundary change request
Chance of thunderstorms around the North Island
BOP MP‘s bill passes with unanimous support
Police car rammed in pursuit near Matamata
Gun orders might help abuse victims feel safer
Final euthanasia bill reading begins in Parliament
Resource management reform options released
Blogs & Opinions
International T20 cricket
Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A handful of spectators witnessed four games...
Tauranga October Rainfalls 1898-2019
Weather Eye with John Maunder The graph below shows the range of Tauranga's October rainfalls, from an extreme...
The truth according to Van and Frank
Winston Watusi Music Plus Two albums have been on heavy rotate recently at The Watusi Country Club. There's the...
That wild night of fire
Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch The scene of the crime was a gravel parking area. It was chosen carefully, with specific...
Pay rises for a select few
Inside City Council A personal view, by Councillor Andrew Hollis Just when the council is supposed to be coming...
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