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Armed police spotted in Omanawa

Reports are coming in of armed police in Omanawa this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they were driving down Omanawa Road, when they saw... Read More

Easier voting becomes law

People who find out on election day they are not on the electoral roll or their details are not up to date will now have their vote counted. Parliament today... Read More

COVID-19 isolated family abused on social media

Health Authorities are asking for restraint and calm as a Kiwi family in isolation for COVID-19 is battered through social media. ARPHS Director Dr William... Read More

Draft city budget to go out for consultation

Tauranga's mayor and councillors have voted to consult with the community on an annual plan enabling continuing investment in the fast-growing city, while signalling... Read More

Kea study finds unprecedented smart behaviour

Kea may be best known for their irritating cry and tomfoolery, but it turns out the tricky green parrot isn't so different to humans when it comes to problem... Read More

One in five school libraries funding slashed

School librarians want statutory protection after a survey found one in five schools cut funding for their library last year. They are preparing to lobby the... Read More

Mini tornado reported in Welcome Bay

People are reporting a mini tornado in Welcome Bay this evening. A resident in the area says it formed behind their house. "There was a huge gust of wind and... Read More

New alliance enriches Tauranga Basketball

Basketballers from around Tauranga will have the opportunity to up their game through a new inter-association alliance. The Tauranga City Basketball Association... Read More

Some crayfish quota deferred due to coronavirus

Further relief will be provided to the crayfish industry due to severe market disruptions caused by the impact of the coronavirus on the Chinese market. Fisheries... Read More

Tauranga Council passes 12.6% draft rates rise

A draft rise of 12.6 per cent in rates for the next financial year has been approved by Tauranga City Council. In the Policy Committee meeting held today to discuss... Read More

Coromandel Town water supply low after mains break

The broken water main supplying Coromandel Town's water treatment plant was repaired yesterday, but reservoir levels are very low, as it takes time for the... Read More

Tauranga man missing for 42 days

It has been more than 40 days, and Tauranga man Julian Varley still remains missing. Julian's sister Nayah Mitchell is absolutely devastated, saying that their... Read More