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Pilot Bay to be partially closed

A popular part of Mount Maunganui will be partially closed next week. Pilot Bay will be renourished with 500 cubic metres of sand from 13-15 November. 'Because... Read More

Bay lake health warning extended

The health warning issued by the Medical Officer of Health last month for Otautu Bay has now been extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu. The public are also... Read More

Frustration as homeless wait for housing

A homeless man in Tauranga says getting on a waiting list for social housing has given him a chance to get somewhere to live and be a part of society. But for him... Read More

Fraser St crash being investigated

Police continue to investigate the cause of an accident near Fraser Cove on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to attend the scene of a two car crash... Read More

Dog loses leg after cow breaks it

A dog which had to have its leg amputated after it was broken when kicked by a cow is the last animal on the SPCA's annual List of Shame. After a kick from a cow... Read More

Pet poo a peeve for carpets

A recent nationwide survey conducted on behalf of Carpet Court, reveals the downright dirty experiences many New Zealanders have with their carpets - and pets have... Read More

AMBER Alerts system launched in NZ

Police and Facebook have this morning launched the AMBER Alerts system in New Zealand at Police National Headquarters. The AMBER Alerts system assists by quickly... Read More

Celebrity Solstice in port

The Mall in Pilot Bay is closed today with the Celebrity Solstice in port today. Tauranga City Council announced earlier this year that cruise ship visits to the... Read More

Trailer flips on highway to Katikati

Reports are coming in of a flipped trailer on State Highway 2, heading towards Katikati. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a trailer has flipped, but... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

The weather forecast is for a fine day. Southwesterlies will be turning to a northerly for a time this afternoon. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a... Read More

Censured for carrying struggling child

A teacher who carried a struggling child to a school principal's office has been found guilty of misconduct despite being in a difficult position, the Teachers... Read More

Five Lotto players win $200,000

It's was a marvellous night for a moondance for five lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Waihi, New Plymouth, Masteron, and Lower Hutt who have just won $200,000... Read More