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Blockbuster summer ahead for Golden Sands resident

Golden Sands residents don't have to travel far to catch the latest blockbuster movies this summer now the beachside suburb has its very own cinema. Tivoli Cinema,... Read More

Business Expo to highlight wellbeing

With wellbeing in the workplace a hot topic in 2019, the Bay of Plenty's annual Business Expo has announced an award-winning wellbeing specialist, author and entrepreneur... Read More

Further charge laid in Timaru strawberry incident

Police have laid a further charge against a 28-year-old woman in relation to a false complaint of a needle in strawberries in Timaru. As a result of further inquiries,... Read More

Reports of fault at Brookfield traffic lights

Traffic lights at Brookfield are out this afternoon. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they passed the lights at about 3pm. "They're flashing... Read More

Students take driver’s seat during school visit

Students at Papamoa Primary School have taken the front seat to support one of their own during a recent school visit. The school had the chance to meet ex-student... Read More

TCC proposes realignment of leadership team

The new chief executive of Tauranga City Council is proposing to realign council's leadership team. 'Over the past three months, I've had opportunities to speak... Read More

Tauranga plumber takes home MKR win

There is a new plumber in town, and he is bringing $100,000 with him. Liam and Eden McPhillips were representing Taranaki in this year's season of the TV cooking... Read More

Te Puke Christmas parade to go ahead this weekend

Organisers of Te Puke's Seeka Christmas Float parade are insisting nothing will rain on their parade this weekend. The event, which had been planned earlier this... Read More

Another day, another thunderstorm watch

There is a risk of severe thunderstorms developing about central parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening. The MetService warns that thunderstorms... Read More

Rare NZ Falcon spotted in Canopy Tours

Scenic Reserve following a five-year intensive pest control programme run by Canopy Tours. Dansey Rotorua's Falcon) is just one of the native species of birds... Read More

$70k worth of methamphetamine seized in raids

Methamphetamine with a street value of around $70,000 has been seized by Bay of Plenty Police. One person was arrested by Kawerau Police yesterday as part of... Read More

Tauranga’s Bahama Hut announces permanent closure

A popular Tauranga nightclub located in the central business district is now closed. The Bahama Hut, located on Hamilton Street off The Strand in Tauranga, have... Read More