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Baycourt receives two finalists in EVANZ awards

Tauranga's Baycourt Community & Arts Centre has popped the bubbly on ice and got its fingers firmly crossed, after receiving two finalist nominations in the 2019... Read More

Sea lettuce clean-ups taking place

Sea lettuce clean-up along coastlines in Tauranga has been taking place over the past few weeks. Sea lettuce is a naturally occurring green algae native to New... Read More

Monochrome threads show support for staff

It was a sea of black and white at Tauranga Special School today, but the monochrome mood is for a good cause. Staff and students donned their black and... Read More

Tauranga to get in the Christmas spirit next week

The Tauranga city centre is set to get an injection of festive spirit from next week with colorful installations appearing around the inner-city streets in the... Read More

Science loving students asked the big questions

Bay of Plenty students will be challenged to find the answers to questions posed by scientists at the at Powering Potential forum. Organised by Royal Society... Read More

Emergency surgery after swallowing fishing hook

A dog owner's morning turned upside down on Wednesday after her beloved pup went into major surgery from swallowing an old fishing hook left at Arataki Beach.... Read More

A timely rubbish reminder

There's a chunk of plastic from a child's bucket and spade, plastic fireworks components, plastic wrappers, plastic ties and a bit of plastic rope, plastic drink... Read More

Festive atmosphere expected for National Sevens

The TECT National 7s is set to get into the festive swing as tickets for the tournament go on sale. Some of New Zealand's top 7s players will dazzle rugby enthusiasts... Read More

Car crashes off road on SH29a

A car has crashed into a bank on State Highway 29a, near Oropi Road. A SunLive reader who drove past the crash says it appears no one was injured in the crash. 'It... Read More

Thousands raised for Pyes Pa School playground

A total of $10,000 raised at Pyes Pa School's first gala in three years will go towards the new school playground. Increasing traffic volumes on State... Read More

Katikati company gets green light to grow cannabis

A new medical cannabis firm based in Katikati has been quietly positioning itself to make a significant impact on the New Zealand pharmaceutical market and local... Read More

Water conservation calls before summer hits

Summer isn't even here yet, and already Tauranga City Council is calling on people to conserve water. Council is warning people that the earlier onset of hot... Read More