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Major traffic delays in Ohauiti

Motorists in the Ohauiti area are reporting massive traffic delays this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says she is currently stuck in traffic... Read More

High pressure that has sprung a leak

High pressure looks set to dominate New Zealand this week but it comes with a catch - it will have some localised low pressure caught up in it too. It's... Read More

No pussyfooting on catfish programme

The catfish eradication programme is gathering pace as the weather improves and the holiday season nears. Catch rates over the winter were low, but concerns were... Read More

Rotorua’s sudden growth spurt

From an economic basket case Rotorua had become the envy of mayors around New Zealand. That was the message delivered by Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick recently. At... Read More

Joseph Parker, Nobel Prize and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting the weather to become cloudy with showers developing from the afternoon. Also sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day... Read More

Backpacker murder accused to appear in court

The 26-year-old man charged with the murder of the English backpacker Grace Millane is due to appear in court today. Grace's body was discovered yesterday... Read More

Paraglider killed in Mt Maunganui crash named

The man killed in a paraglider crash on Mt Mauganui has been named. Forty-eight-year-old Richard Leslie Marriner from Tauranga died following a crash near the... Read More

Crash near Hewletts Road flyover

UPDATED: One person is reported to have sustained moderate injuries following a crash near the Hewletts Road flyover. Emergency services were called to the crashed,... Read More

Avoiding online theft

In an age where being ‘busy' is becoming the norm, internet shopping can be a godsend for those wishing to skip the Christmas queues. But for others, the... Read More

New bus network ready to roll

More direct routes, more frequent services and more reliable buses are part of the new Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty bus network which starts on Monday morning. Bay... Read More

Small club with big serve grows

Much like the seaside settlement that it serves, Omokoroa Community Tennis Club is booming. After just six years, the club boasts a membership in excess of 110,... Read More

Police searching Waitakere Ranges for Millane

Police that have been investigating the murder of English tourist Grace Millane, have identified a location of interest. A full scene examination is currently... Read More