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Tauranga to join second nationwide Courts strike

Tauranga court staff will join others throughout the country in a second nationwide strike this afternoon. Courts across New Zealand are expected to be disrupted... Read More

Heavy rain, gusty winds and hotter temperatures

Another spring surge is moving up the country bringing gusty NW winds. WeatherWatch.co.nz says these winds have sub-tropical connections and can boost temperatures... Read More

Zespri buy-back applications worth more than $95m

Zespri has made good progress in strengthening alignment and grower ownership and control of the company through a targeted share offer and buy-back programme. The... Read More

Large-scale poppies to commemorate Armistice Day

A total of 320 large-scale poppies, painted by students from local intermediate schools, will be placed around the cenotaph at Memorial Park for the commemoration... Read More

Killer Beez gang member facing meth charges

Police in Thames have arrested a senior member of the Killer Beez gang for methamphetamine and firearms offences. The 31-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday... Read More

Largest cruise ship to visit Tauranga seven times

Tauranga is one of two cities that will be visiting seven times by Ovation of the Seas this cruise ship seas. Ovation of the seas is New Zealand's biggest cruise... Read More

Te Puna waterfall garden and the weather

SunLive weather is brought to you today by the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival which begins on November 15. Today's mystery garden is located in Te Puna. In... Read More

Nerves high as NCEA exams approach

Students around New Zealand are preparing to sit their NCEA exams. One local student, who sits his first Level 1 exam on Monday, says he is feeling confident... Read More

Online voting might not be far away

Voting in the Elections could get a lot easier, with the possibility of being able to vote online. A draft for online voting regulations are now open for submissions,... Read More

Unexploded naval shell sparks bomb squad callout

The item found in Te Puke which sparked a callout from the New Zealand Defence Bomb disposal team has been identified. Contractors doing demolition work at a... Read More

Officer screamed ’no, no, no’ as gunman fired

The police officers shot at by a gunman in Waikato have described staring down the barrel of his semi-automatic rifle. The police watchdog has found two officers... Read More

Athletes recognised at hockey awards evening

Friday October 26, saw the Tauranga Hockey Association Awards Evening take place the Club Mount Maunganui. The evening was designed to recognise achievements throughout... Read More