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The ‘Token African’ coming to Tauranga

A DNA test and a few conversations saying that she wasn't African was how comedian Urzila Carlson came up with the concept for her nationwide comedy show ‘Token... Read More

Health experts unhappy with medicine ads

A ban on advertisements for prescription medicines is being called for by health experts. The head of Otago University's Department of General Practice, Les... Read More

Cambridge equestrian faces further charges

A 52-year-old man charged with the rape of young girls and making recordings now faces seven additional charges as a police investigation continues. Equestrian... Read More

MPs scrap over new school

Two Tauranga MPs are trading shots over the building of a new secondary school at Omokoroa. Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller started the firefight by ‘slamming... Read More

Man sentenced for 12 years for abusing BOP girls

Police are acknowledging the sentencing of Robery Ashleigh McLarnon who was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for multiple sexual assaults. Coromandel Hauraki... Read More

NZ gets 8-to-1 benefit from Dingle Foundation

New Zealand benefits to the tune of nearly $8 for every $1 vested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation, in the form of reduced crime, young people getting better jobs... Read More

Endless career options at Canvas Tauranga Expo

The Trustpower Arena is buzzing with excitement and opportunity with the Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo kicking off today. Members of the public are invited to... Read More

Strong smell of gas near Tauranga CBD

UPDATED 3.13PM: Firefighers are taking a look around Cliff Road this afternoon following a strong smell of gas. Fire Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications... Read More

Crash and dash in Mount Maunganui

Bay Sushi in Mount Maunganui had a close call this afternoon when a truck crashed into the side of the building. SunLive was in the area doing a photo shoot for... Read More

Recall: High levels of toxins found in nuts

Woolworths New Zealand Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds as testing has identified toxins above acceptable levels. MPI... Read More

Meth bust - more than 200kg seized

Police have seized more than 200 kilograms of methamphetamine and arrested two people as part of a major drug operation run by the National Organised Crime Group. A... Read More

Southern storm to send another pulse of cold air

With rain in the forecast for the next few days, Tauranga City Council wants people to make sure drainage systems are clear. Drain services team leader Wally... Read More