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New wetland starting to take shape

Many residents around the Welcome Bay and Hairini area have noticed a new wetland taking shape near the Maungatapu underpass. This is an NZTA run collaborative... Read More

Motocross fireworks set to reignite Rotorua

The battle lines have been drawn after a thrilling opening round to this year's New Zealand Motocross Championships in the South Island. But those lines may... Read More

Two crashes on SH36

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Rotorua are being warned there maybe some delays. Two crashes are being reported on State Highway 36. The NZTA says there... Read More

Those mind-bending gender questions

The support groups run by Tauranga organisation Gender Dynamix have helped at least one mother to support her son be himself. Gender Dynamix runs support... Read More

Waikato death remains “unexplained”

Police investigating the death of a person in the Waikato say it remains "unexplained". Officers were called to a sudden death at a residential property in Purcell... Read More

When flying gets edgy

Squadrons of light aircraft, including between 150 and 160 pilots and their entourages will descend on Tauranga this week. And it will be quite an event. It's... Read More

Murder charges laid after Rotorua child’s death

Additional charges have been laid in relation to the death of a five-year-old child at Rotorua Hospital on February 8. The 24-year-old man previously charged... Read More

Does the CBD need another bottle shop?

A company which was refused a licence to open a retail bottle shop in the Tauranga CBD four years ago has again applied to open an off-licence at the top of the... Read More

Man charged following assault

A man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident in Pyes Pa yesterday. Police were notified by Ambulance just... Read More

Construction starts on $17M BOP road project

After years of controversy, the first sod has been turned on the $17 million Te Ngae Road project in the Bay of Plenty. At the Whakarewarewa Rugby club rooms... Read More

Car consumed by flames on SH29

Fire services are at the scene of a car fire in the Lower Kaimai area. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says one car is completely engulfed in flames. "The... Read More

People struggling to find self-quarantine places

People returning from mainland China are calling for more guidance and help from the government as they struggle to find places to self-isolate. The Covid-19... Read More