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Little blue penguins in trouble

The Mount Maunganui little blue penguin population appears to be in trouble, as chicks and eggs are disappearing. 'It's quite worrisome what's happening,”... Read More

Large police presence in Brookfield

A large police presence has been spotted in Brookfield this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says police were stopping people from entering... Read More

House of Shem to perform in Mount Maunganui

New Zealand's own reggae band, House of Shem, will be making a stop in Mount Maunganui this November, as they tour the country as a tribute to the band's founder... Read More

Tauranga‘s council to be sworn in tomorrow

Tauranga City Council is inviting the public to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the city's new mayor and councillors. The event will begin at 1pm tomorrow... Read More

Information appeal about school arson

Police are appealing to the public for any information about the Frankton Primary School arson. At 3.10 am on Sunday, October 20, two males entered school... Read More

Tones And I announces Mount headline show

She's taken the world by storm with her smash hit ‘Dance Monkey'. Now, Aussie pop sensation Tones And I is about to hit Kiwi shores - announcing her own... Read More

Hollis to be banned from council business with iwi

The Mayor of Tauranga will ban councillor Andrew Hollis from participating in any council business involving iwi or hapū, following comments he made calling for... Read More

There’s history behind the eateries in Tauranga

With more than 70 restaurants, bars, and cafés in the Tauranga CBD - 72 to be exact, it can sometimes be hard to find a place to go for breakfast, brunch,... Read More

Tauranga to farewell Stuart Pedersen

Family and friends will gather in Tauranga today to farewell a man who was loved and respected by many. Stuart Pedersen died on October 14 after his 47-foot... Read More

Corrections Amendment Bill passes third reading

A Bill to improve prison security and ensure the fair, safe, and humane treatment of people in prison while upholding public safety has passed its third reading. Corrections... Read More

LIVE: SkyCity fire still burning

Orange flames and billows of black smoke are still coming out from the roof of the SkyCity International Convention centre in Auckland. Firefighters say they're... Read More

Armed Police respond to Paeroa incident

Armed Police from Tauranga have been called to Paeroa this evening. Multiple people have messaged SunLive to say they have seen police responding on SH2. One... Read More