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Memorial service for Monica Cantwell on Mauao

This year marks 30 years since the murder of British backpacker Monica Cantwell on Mauao. Tauranga Moana iwi leader Buddy Mikaere regularly walks to the summit... Read More

NZ medical staff & measles vaccines going to Samoa

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that at the request of the Samoan Government, New Zealand will be providing further support to Samoa as it faces... Read More

The Mall reopens after severe flooding

Repairs to The Mall at Pilot Bay are expected to begin today after severe flooding caused damage to parts of the road. Tauranga City Council was forced to shut... Read More

NZ space economy worth $1.69 billion

A new report has found New Zealand's space sector contributed $1.69 billion to the economy in the last financial year and employs 12,000 people, Minister for Economic... Read More

Bowel Screening hits halfway point

The roll out of the National Bowel Screening Programme has reached the halfway mark, with 10 out of 20 District Health Boards now part of the programme. MidCentral... Read More

Heavy congestion following Kaimai crash

Motorists travelling along the Kaimai Range this evening can expect delays. The NZTA is advising that due to a crash near the intersection of State Highway 28... Read More

Severe flooding in Mount Maunganui

The Mall, in Mount Maunganui, is currently closed to motorists following severe flooding in the area. A SunLive photographer at the scene says the water is sweeping... Read More

Red moon delights star gazers

Sky gazers have been treated to an exceptionally red moon because of dust in the atmosphere from the Australian bush fires. Tauranga Astronomical Society president... Read More

Breaking world records and gaining gold

A new gold medallist and world record holder is working and living right here in Tauranga. Natalie Jarman runs her own business - Whatever Marketing -... Read More

Tauranga man nominated for Attitude Award

One of Tauranga's very own has been nominated for a 2019 Attitude Award. Halberg Foundation senior adviser Dave MacCalman has been nominated for the attitude... Read More

Man killed in Bay of Plenty crash named

Police have released the name of a man who died after a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a crash between a car and ute on State Highway... Read More

Week of action for school support staff

School support staff are in the middle of their week of action advocating for pay equity and better job security. Support staff at local schools are dressing... Read More