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Greerton fire under investigation

The cause of a fire which razed a Greerton building is under investigation. Flames and smoke were seen billowing from the building on Cameron Road this morning. When... Read More

Armed police spotted in Bethlehem

Reports are coming in of armed police in Bethlehem this morning. Two people have messaged our SunLive Facebook page to say "a lot of armed police at Wairoa Marae... Read More

Police give stranded guests a ride to wedding

It might have been Megan and Anthony Bonisch's first ride in a police car, but it was a welcome one. When the Auckland couple found themselves stranded on... Read More

Fire razes large Greerton building

UPDATED 5.21AM: Charred remains is what is left after a fire razed a large building in Greerton. Fire broke out at what is understood to be an automotive shop... Read More

Hundreds of teachers turn out for pay discussions

About 1500 teachers have turned up for a meeting today to discuss the new offer from government over pay and conditions. The Post Primary Teachers Association has... Read More

Family retell moment neighbour shot at their house

A terror-stricken family hid as their drunk and furious neighbour took pot shots at their home and car with a high-calibre rifle. The incident in the tiny Hauraki... Read More

New vaccine to tackle spread of killer disease

Bay of Plenty parents of infants, toddlers and adolescents can now immunise their children against the country's most common type of meningococcal disease with... Read More

GMA urges public to look at ’other side’ of gaming

Sports clubs and community groups are being urged to have their say at the upcoming Tauranga City Council gambling venue policy review. Clubs and community... Read More

Girl in serious condition after near drowning

A child has been taken to hospital after a near drowning on the Firth of Thames. Emergency services were called to a location on Front Miranda Rd at 1.05pm on... Read More

Woman critical after Te Kaha dog attack

A woman is in a critical condition in Tauranga Hospital after being mauled by three of her brother's dogs. The 60-year-old Ōpōtiki woman suffered deep cuts... Read More

Killer disease claims six lives this year

Doctors and emergency departments are on alert for a rare strain of meningococcal disease that has killed six people this year. The number of cases of group W... Read More

A showcase of the Waldorf ethos

A hugely popular fair, capturing the essence of childhood and the uniqueness of Tauranga Waldorf School will be held this weekend. Tauranga Waldorf School is... Read More