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Sky TV broadband ‘credible’

Speculation is intensifying that Sky Television may take on Spark in the broadband market, with a top local analyst talking up the possibility and saying Sky could... Read More

NZTA to replace GUN number plates for free

People uncomfortable with the word GUN on their car's number plate can have the plate replaced for free. The NZ Transport Agency issued 999 standard GUN prefix... Read More

New look for Whitianga playground

The Whitianga playground is the focus over the next few weeks of Stage Two of the Town Centre upgrade, with the existing playground furniture being dismantled... Read More

Arrest made following BOP robbery last year

Police have arrested a 25-year-old male member of the Comanchero gang in relation to an aggravated robbery that happened in last year. The aggravated robbery,... Read More

NZ’s largest cycling event releases 2020 date

The BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is excited to announce the date for its 2020 event, which will take place on Saturday November 14. This follows the recent... Read More

Car rolls near Pukehina

Reports are coming in of a car that has rolled on State Highway 2, near Pukehina. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it is a small vehicle on the... Read More

Elderly man assaulted in Matapihi

A man has been arrested and charged after an elderly man was assaulted at a Tauranga property. Police received reports of a 48-year-old man yelling at an... Read More

Mainly settled weather for the rest of the week

As a ridge of high pressure continues to dominate New Zealand's weather for the coming days, MetService is forecasting mainly settled weather with warmer temperatures... Read More

Danny Cancian announces Tauranga mayoral run

The former director of the failed Bella Vista homes development has announced that he will be running for mayor. In a video posted to Facebook, Danny Cancian... Read More

Child’s death not being treated as suspicious

New Zealand Police are carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner following the death of a child in the Bay of Plenty. Police were advised of the baby's... Read More

Natural hazard maps released for Tauranga Harbour

The Western Bay of Plenty Council and Tauranga City Council have been mapping and planning for natural hazards since the 1990s. On Monday, the Tauranga City... Read More

Coastguard’s lifejacket campaign receives award

Coastguard's Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign has been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards held at Parliament. The campaign received a Certificate... Read More