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Firearms survey to test public confidence

The Firearms Safety Authority is undertaking its second survey with the public and firearms licence holders to measure public confidence in the firearms licensing... Read More

Pigs roaming Tauranga’s Johnson Reserve rehomed

A two-week 'porker invasion” by a family of pigs that spooked park picnickers and entered backyards in Tauranga has come to an end. Authorities have... Read More

New clubrooms 'heart-warming' for Arataki Sports

A Mount Maunganui sports club is closer to having a home after being without clubrooms for 14 years, which has been a 'massive hit to their mana”. Arataki... Read More

What to do in the event of an outage

Powerco has crews across its electricity network ready to respond to any outages, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast from mid-morning Thursday and into... Read More

Community vigilance leads to cannabis haul

A tip-off by a member of the public led officers to a commercial-size cannabis grow on an unsuspecting farmer's property. It all began when a person out walking... Read More

SH2 bridge near Tāneatua to close for maintenance

Pekatahi Bridge, located north of Tāneatua on State Highway 2, will close daily for maintenance from Monday, April 15 for three days. NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Magic eyes up Hobbiton Cup

Following an intensive training period under the guidance of head coach Mary Jane Araroa, the Waikato Bay of Plenty AVIS Magic netball team is primed and ready... Read More

Police name fatal fire victim

Police have released the name of a person who died in a house fire in Whitianga. Emergency services were alerted to the fire in Cholmondeley Cres about 5.20pm... Read More

Newshub operations to shut down, 250 jobs to go

All Newshub operations are to be shut down and 250 people will lose their jobs. The last 6pm news bulletin will air on July 5. External talks are still... Read More

Initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health

A pilot programme encouraging farmers to get off their farms and mentor local kids has been deemed a success for mental health. The Big Brothers Big Sisters... Read More

Two injured after car flips on Tauranga expressway

One person is in a serious condition and another has moderate injuries after a car flipped on a Tauranga expressway on Wednesday morning. A SunLive reader... Read More

Tauranga Ruthe’s record breaking blitz

Sam Ruthe has continued Tauranga Boys' College attack on New Zealand's middle distance running scene. Ruthe took home three golds from Palmerston North... Read More