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Former Judge to probe Bella Vista case

Tauranga City Council has today announced that former High Court Judge, Paul Heath will undertake a thorough investigation... read more

Omanawa death highlights water dangers

The preventable drowning of an international student at Tauranga's Omanawa Falls has highlighted how New Zealand's natural... read more

Eight nabbed in Bay raids

A police operation targeting the manufacturing and distribution of synthetic cannabis and money laundering has resulted... read more

A 2622 Milestone

Under the old imperial system, one marathon is 26 miles 385 yards. If you run a hundred of them, you've covered 2622 miles... read more

Bay needs certainty on TNL – Muller

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says the current Minister of Transport is “washing his hand hands of responsibility when... read more

SunLive's top news- April 24

SunLive's top news stories: Eight nabbed in Bay raids https://sunlive.co.nz/news/178153-eight-nabbed-bay-raids.html ‘He... read more

Perfect conditions cause wave clouds

Posted at 12:03pm Tuesday 24 Apr

Atmospheric conditions which seamlessly fell together are the reason behind why a number of wave clouds have been...read more

Bid to keep rescue choppers considered

Posted at 11:12am Tuesday 24 Apr

Central North Island mayors say they are thrilled that their bid to keep rescue helicopters based in the region...read more

'He just wasn't there'

Posted at 9:45am Tuesday 24 Apr

Friends and classmates of a missing swimmer embraced each other for support as police informed the group they...read more

Tauranga’s Mr Whippy faces health battle

Posted at 6:39am Tuesday 24 Apr

He's a friendly face on a hot summer's day, but now Tauranga's Mr Whippy has been forced to step down from his...read more

Conservation link brings MPs to forest

Posted at 10:47am Tuesday 24 Apr

A link to New Zealand's most famous conservationist brought two Members of Parliament to Aongatete Forest. Don...read more

Public meeting on river re-diversion

Posted at 7:05am Tuesday 24 Apr

Plans to partially re-divert freshwater flows from the Kaituna River into Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi (Maketu Estuary)...read more

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International cricket newbies

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz There is likely to be some puzzled looks in the future when local cricket fans...read more

Let them play!

Active Voice with Anna Rees-Jones Early Childhood Advisor Never underestimate the time your child spends playing – it is helping...read more

Tauranga March Average Afternoon Temperatures 1913-2018

Weather Eye with John Maunder Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites during the last 100 years including the current...read more

How infomercials and channel surfing could change your life, too

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz A team of researchers at the Sun discovered the solution to a problem that has baffled...read more

The big spends you probably haven’t heard of

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Remember the old saying ‘look after the pennies and the pounds...read more

Fuel tax increase a blow

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz Over the past couple of weeks there has been a lot of discussion and outrage about the...read more

Protecting our future

Jan Tinetti Labour MP Here in the Bay we are feeling the full effects of climate change. Being on the coast we are very vulnerable to environmental...read more

Big changes for the racing industry

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP One of my favourite family pastimes is going to the races. I enjoy the thrill of the races, the bustling crowds...read more

HEADLINES

House fire reveals drug paraphernalia

Police have been called in after drug paraphernalia was discovered at a Taupo proeprty following a house...read more

Posted at 13:00pm Tuesday 24 Apr

Police raid Papamoa and Mount properties

Police are storming a number of properties in the Bay of Plenty as they execute pre-planned search warrants. A...read more

Posted at 8:57am Tuesday 24 Apr

Bay skaters’ bring bout home

Picture a group of more than 20 women of all shapes and sizes on a race against time, throwing their bodies on...read more

Posted at 8:49am Tuesday 24 Apr

Pilot Bay one way: yes or no?

A proposal to trial a one-way traffic system along Pilot Bay is being put to the community for feedback. Tauranga...read more

Posted at 8:08am Tuesday 24 Apr

Poverty levels 'critical' - Sallies

The cost of living in New Zealand is the cause of a new wave of poverty, say senior officers from The Salvation...read more

Posted at 6:52am Tuesday 24 Apr

Royal tour, soda fountains and weather

The weather forecast today is for a few showers. Fine spells increasing in the afternoon, with westerly breezes. It's...read more

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