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The sisterhood of dragon boating in Tauranga

A group of Tauranga dragon boaters are calling on fellow breast cancer survivors to join their team. Boobops coach Jude Butler says they want more survivors... Read More

Help to get Kiwi travellers’ cash back

New Zealanders who have money locked up offshore due to cancelled travel plans as a result of COVID-19 are set to benefit from a new Government scheme to support... Read More

Power out in Tauriko area

Power is out to homes in the Tauriko area tonight. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says she has no power at her home on Cambridge Road. According to... Read More

Involving both Māori and Pasifika in rugby league

New Zealand Māori Rugby League (NZMRL) is working with the sport's national body in reviewing the way the game is being delivered, to ensure Māori and Pasifika... Read More

Armed police in Welcome Bay

A man threatening to burn his house down has sparked a large police presence in Welcome Bay. A Welcome Bay resident has contacted SunLive saying there are armed... Read More

Kiwi road users let down on road maintenance – AA

A group of leading transport and infrastructure advocacy organisations say the government must ramp up investment in road maintenance immediately, as data shows... Read More

Enrol now to get your EasyVote card

More than 400,000 voters have less than a week left to enrol in time to receive an EasyVote card for the General Election and referendums. The Electoral Commission's... Read More

PM meets with Tauranga business owners

Owners of a Tauranga bakery say that Labour's promise to tighten regulations around contactless payment charges will make a 'huge difference” to their business's... Read More

Water main break on Totara Street

There has been a water main break on Totara Street, near the Hewletts Road intersection. Motorists heading from Mount Maunganui into the city centre are asked... Read More

Funing still on track to Singapore

People watching bulk carrier Funing depart from New Zealand waters can rest assured it is not returning to port. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says... Read More

Welcome Bay Lions donate pyjamas to sick children

Bringing comfort to children and families in need is one of the main drivers behind the Welcome Bay Lions annual donation of pyjamas to Tauranga Hospital's Children's... Read More

Snorkel product being recalled

The arena Swim Snorkel Pro is being recalled. Small pieces of material in the snorkel tube may become detached, says a post on www.recalls.govt.nz 'Loose... Read More