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Kauri Point roadway slip repairs start

Repairs to the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve will start next month following the contract being awarded to CivilWorks Ltd. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Person missing after car crashes into river

UPDATE 10.19PM: Emergency services continue to work at the scene of a crash on SH 29, Lower Kaimai. A person injured in the crash has been transported to hospital,... Read More

NIWA and MPI announce new survey on crayfish

Recreational divers, snorkellers and lobster potters are to be used in a survey on crayfish numbers along a big stretch of New Zealand coastline. This has been... Read More

Stamping out extremist content online

New Zealand's ability to find, stop and stamp out terrorist and violent extremist content online has received a significant boost. The government is investing... Read More

More than 20 vehicles broken into in Thames

Thames police are calling for vigilance after more than 20 vehicles were broken into this weekend. The break-ins were rampant in the township across Friday and... Read More

Serious injuries following crash in Te Puna

Motorcyclists has been injured in a crash in Te Puna this afternoon. A police spokesperson at the scene of the crash on Te Puna Road who spoke to SunLive, says... Read More

Truck blocking lane at Bayfair roundabout

A truck and car have crashed at the Bayfair roundabout this afternoon. A message to the SunLive Facebook page says it looks minor. 'Traffic is backed up from... Read More

Ute overturned at Oropi roundabout

A vehicle has rolled at the Oropi roundabout this afternoon. A message to the SunLive Facebook page says a ute has turned over on State Highway by the Oropi... Read More

Tauranga mourning Stuart Pedersen

The Tauranga community is in mourning following the very sad news of the death of one of its own. On Monday, Stuart Pedersen died after his 47-foot yacht ‘Essence'... Read More

SH25 closed at Hikuai Settlement Road

The New Zealand Transport Agency are advising motorists that State Highway 25 is closed at the intersection with Hikuai Settlement Road due to flooding. Acting... Read More

Making the most of a second chance

In 2010, Dian Cheyne experienced the first of the Canterbury earthquakes that would go on to rock the nation. The following year, she was diagnosed with stage... Read More

Katikati College’s random acts of kindness

‘You are amazing no matter what' was just one of the messages left on cans donated to the Katikati Christian Foodbank. A Can Drive was run by Katikati... Read More