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Marking forty years of musical magic
Tauranga Organ and Keyboard Society has marked 40 years of music, fun and entertainment with a special function at Carmel Country Estate at Ohauiti. For some the occasion was celebrated by playing the...
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Do you have reservation sir?
“Some diners thought that because nine and ten-year-olds were cooking, they'd be getting fairy bread and sausage rolls.” But ‘executive chef' and senior head teacher Ben Brock and his...
12:00 Sunday 21 October
Steamers weigh up positives and negatives
There was a real buzz of excitement among home supporters when Bay of Plenty led Canterbury with 20 minutes to go at Tauranga Domain in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup Championship. The opening two rounds...
11:30 Sunday 21 October
International accolades for Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's work in developing an innovative risk-based planning approach for natural hazards has received international recognition, winning the Commonwealth Association of Planners...
11:00 Sunday 21 October
Relief on the way for Karangahake Reserve toilets
Work has begun on toilet and wastewater improvements at Karangahake Reserve. The Government will pay $215,830 towards the $1,078,000 project, following a successful application from the Hauraki District...
10:30 Sunday 21 October
Mount lifeguards land podium spot at pool comp
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service has secured a podium place at the annual Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships, held last weekend in Auckland. The club landed a third place spot in the...
10:00 Sunday 21 October
Recent Headlines
Free Rotorua buses during Royal visit
Rotorua residents will be able to catch free buses and maybe a glimpse of Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle as part of the Royal visit to the city on October 31. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will...
9:30 Sunday 21 October
Police remind boaties to notify them
Police want to remind people using vessels on the water that they need to alert them if they get into trouble. At around 6.30pm last night, police in Nelson received a report that there was an overturned...
9:00 Sunday 21 October
Wood and coal fires linked to skin conditions
New Zealand researchers have found smoke from domestic fires may cause not only respiratory diseases, but skin conditions as well. Data from the University of Auckland's Growing Up in New Zealand...
8:30 Sunday 21 October
What’s On: Today’s weather and Oktoberfest
Good Morning SunLive readers, hope you are enjoying that sunshine! No matter what you have planned for today, it is always going to be a good day when the sun is out. Your weather for today is fine, with...
8:00 Sunday 21 October
Missing Rotorua man located
Police have located a man who had been reported missing yesterday, after not returning to his Rotorua home when expected. A police spokesperson says he contacted his family just before 10pm on Saturday...
7:30 Sunday 21 October
Earlier News
Otumoetai’s spelling whizz
Northern Districts fall just short in Christchurch
Te Puke celebrates first-ever Sikh parade
Mosey around the Mount to the sounds of music
Hard work pays off for Tauranga Synchro athletes
Car and home insurance preferred over health
Kereru crowned 2018 Bird of the Year
A journey of visions
Goat reinforces message about child restraints
Hands-on wānanga for coastal health
Blogs & Opinions
Outlaw public sale of whitebait
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz First they wanted to kill off the tahr, now they're trying to...
Trialling new 1080 alternatives
Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP New Zealand First has long campaigned on the need to trial alternatives to the...
Farmers and growers to have their say
Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz If you have been following and contributing to National's...
Gambling policy and prostitution bylaw up for review
Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Last week, council decided to consult...
Enhancing a quality of life we can all be proud of
Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty A relaxed lifestyle set against the backdrop of a warm climate, pristine...
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