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Whales spotted in Pilot Bay

Whales have been spotted in Pilot Bay. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say that 'whales have been reported to be spotted hanging around the boats... Read More

Ngati Manawa withdraws support for Aquifer deal

Central North Island iwi Ngati Manawa has pulled out of a planned water bottling project with New Zealand Aquifer in Murupara. At the Te Runanga o Ngati... Read More

Next stage for Waiari pipeline construction

Construction continues on the Waiari Water Supply Scheme - a major project for Tauranga City Council that will deliver increased capacity and resilience for... Read More

The reincarnation of an eat street in Tauranga

Wharf Street - tacky and dilapidated. A hodgepodge of recycled wooden pallets and planters, the occupants of most, long dead. A shambles of an eat street... Read More

Patched gang members increase

Despite police efforts to up the ante on tackling gang-related crime, patched membership has increased. New police figures reveal there are 6735 patched and prospect... Read More

The beauty of gardens in the BOP

People are being invited to share in the joy of gardening at the 2019 Rotorua Festival of Gardens, with special guest Lynda Hallinan. A biennial event, the Rotorua... Read More

New visa scheme for parents of migrant workers

The government is re-opening and re-setting the visa programme for parents of migrant workers wanting to come to New Zealand. The visa, which applies to skilled... Read More

Hamilton stadium in lockdown after stabbing

FMG Stadium Waikato went into lockdown during a rugby game on Sunday afternoon after a man received life-threatening injuries in a stabbing. During Waikato's... Read More

Vote now or forever hold your peace

People should get their voting papers in the post by tomorrow at the latest to make sure their voices are heard in the Tauranga City Council election. That's... Read More

Walk for awareness in Papamoa

People walked 8km along Papamoa Beach on Sunday as part of the Walk for Awareness. Run by Snapfitness Papamoa, the walk was an opportunity to get involved in... Read More

Shedding positive light on mental health

With suicide rates in New Zealand at an all-time high and Mental Health becoming more of a major issue, Tauranga woman Rachelle Hawes is creating an App entitled... Read More

U-23s book ticket to Tokyo

New Zealand will now have two football teams at the Olympic Games next year after the U-23 men's national team joined the Football Ferns in booking a ticket to... Read More