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Rugby feast expected for Secondary Schools’ Final

Rugby enthusiasts can expect a feast of exciting rugby at the Toi Ohomai and Bethlehem Coachlines Secondary Schools finals on Saturday. The rugby extravaganza... Read More

Speeding while overtaking ruled legal

A man has successfully beaten a speeding ticket issued after the car he was passing sped up and he decided the only safe course of action was to break the speed... Read More

Windy weekend ahead for some

Another week and another big low, says WeatherWatch.co.nz "NZ has that sinking feeling as a low bringing dynamic weather moves in. "There are a number of moving... Read More

Calls for applications to environment fund

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) has opened for applications. The fund is open to almost any group that wants some help... Read More

Safer speed limits proposed for SH33 and SH30

In an effort to save lives and reduce the number of serious crashes, the NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speed limits along parts of State Highway 33 and State... Read More

Stolen vehicle dumped in Wairoa River

A vehicle submerged in the Wairoa River is being towed out this morning. A police spokesperson says the vehicle was spotted this morning and 'arrangements are... Read More

Wairoa Bridge open after truck crash

UPDATED: Wairoa Bridge is now open after a two truck crash earlier this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is flowing. "There is... Read More

Contempt of Court Bill passes third reading

A Bill that consolidates and modernises the rules relating to contempt of court has passed its third reading, says Minister of Justice Andrew Little. Contempt... Read More

Burling & Tuke look for golden touch at test event

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have wrapped up gold or silver in the 49er at the Olympic test event in Enoshima but there's really only one colour they're... Read More

Speed concerns raised following serious crash

Police are continuing to investigate a three car crash in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the scene on Ngatai Road, near Chapel Street, just after... Read More

Govt urged to free up wholesale fuel market

Cut-price petrol company Gull wants the government to free up the wholesale fuel market to bring in genuine competition. The Commerce Commission has found fuel... Read More

Information events for Te Papa peninsula project

Tauranga City Council are holding information evenings so the community can learn more about the Te Papa Peninsula project and have their say. Seven events... Read More