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BOP company in receivership, 500 jobs on the line

Wood processing firm Claymark Group is in receivership. The company, which employs about 510 people, had been set for sale to the New Zealand Future Forest Partnership... Read More

Wind and rain for some, fine and warm for others

MetService is forecasting more rain and gales for central and southern parts of New Zealand through to the end of the weekend, while eastern regions will be fine... Read More

Police: Most fatal crashes caused by rider actions

'The moment you stop learning, is the moment you should stop riding.” This is the message from crash scene investigator Peter Sowter, who has been riding... Read More

Celebrate Christmas in MerryVale this Friday

The Merivale community is inviting people to join them in getting in the Christmas spirit tomorrow. The MerryVale Christmas Festival is being held between... Read More

“Senseless vandalism” destroys community assets

A spate of vandalism over the weekend has wreaked havoc on public conveniences and decimated established gardens in the Whakatāne District. The public toilet... Read More

Ombudsman to investigate Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of two local body authorities' part of self-initiated investigations into the official information practices of selected councils. Chief... Read More

Roof fire in Te Puke

Firefighters are investigating reports of a fire at a Western Bay of Plenty property. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says firefighters are dealing... Read More

VolFest 2020 secures presenting partner

VolFest, a new family festival that aims to celebrate volunteering and connect Tauranga locals with volunteering organisations, has secured a major partnership. Event... Read More

School routes change for 2020

Students traveling on the Bay Hopper Buses next year are now able to see their route online. 'Many routes have changed from 2019, so we encourage all parents... Read More

More cancer medicines for more people

Five new cancer medicines have now been funded this year, meaning thousands or people have more treatment options PHARMAC has today announced that it has approved... Read More

Tree poisoned in Mount to be removed

A tree poisoned in Mount Maunganui is set to be removed. Tauranga City Council says the Melia tree on Maunganui Road, corner of Prince Avenue, will be removed... Read More

Charities benefit from Christmas in the Park

Tauranga Christmas in the Park will provide a day of entertainment for the whole family while supporting local charities. Anika Moa, Ria Hall, Indecisive and... Read More