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Concerns grow for man missing almost a month

Police continue to appeal for any information about missing Ngaruawahia man Michael Murdoch. The 44-year-old was last seen on Thursday 26 September 2019. 'An... Read More

Larry Baldock appointed deputy mayor

Mayor-elect Tenby Powell has announced the proposed appointment of third-term Councillor Larry Baldock as Deputy Mayor of Tauranga City Council. 'Larry is a hard-working,... Read More

Council mower stuck in mudflats

A Tauranga City Council mower has ended up in the mudflats in Welcome Bay this afternoon. A nearby resident who saw the commotion taking place says it happened... Read More

Live: SkyCity fire brings Auckland CBD to a halt

The fire at Auckland's SkyCity international convention centre has been raging for more than a day resulting in nearby offices being shut, roads closed and... Read More

Staff allegedly assaulted in Tauranga robbery

Staff at a store in Papamoa were allegedly assaulted in a robbery today. A police spokesperson says officers responded to a report of a robbery at a store... Read More

Body found in BOP lake identified

Police have released the name of the woman who's body was found by Lake Rotorua on the morning of Friday 18 October. She was Rotorua woman Melissa Merika... Read More

Little blue penguins in trouble

The Mount Maunganui little blue penguin population appears to be in trouble, as chicks and eggs are disappearing. 'It's quite worrisome what's happening,”... Read More

Large police presence in Brookfield

A large police presence has been spotted in Brookfield this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says police were stopping people from entering... Read More

House of Shem to perform in Mount Maunganui

New Zealand's own reggae band, House of Shem, will be making a stop in Mount Maunganui this November, as they tour the country as a tribute to the band's founder... Read More

Tauranga‘s council to be sworn in tomorrow

Tauranga City Council is inviting the public to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the city's new mayor and councillors. The event will begin at 1pm tomorrow... Read More

Information appeal about school arson

Police are appealing to the public for any information about the Frankton Primary School arson. At 3.10 am on Sunday, October 20, two males entered school... Read More

Tones And I announces Mount headline show

She's taken the world by storm with her smash hit ‘Dance Monkey'. Now, Aussie pop sensation Tones And I is about to hit Kiwi shores - announcing her own... Read More