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Two car crash in Tauranga

Update 4.40pm - The road is partially blocked following a two car crash on Chapel Street. Police were notified of the crash on Chapel St and Brown Street at about... Read More

At the forefront of breast cancer research

Four years ago, Tauranga raised Olivia Burn was one of the first science students selected for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Clinical School's Summer... Read More

Missing cycle link gains $150,000 NZTA funding

A $150,000 investment in the Paengaroa to Rotoiti cycle trail by the New Zealand Transport Agency, will provide an important link in the development of the Tauranga... Read More

Nail gun mistaken as gun shots

UPDATED 1.02PM: Reports of gunshots in the Otumoetai area turned out to be a tradie using a nail gun. Armed police responded to repots of what sounded like gunshots... Read More

Thunderstorm risk for Bay of Plenty

There is a moderate risk of thunderstorms in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. A front crosses the North Island from the west this morning, followed by a trough... Read More

Last section of old Farmers’ building demolished

The last section of the old Farmers' building has come down today. The photos taken at 6.30am, show the last section of the building still standing. Demolition... Read More

TCC settles with Bella Vista homeowners

Tauranga City Council and the owners of properties in the Bella Vista development have reached a settlement by negotiation. In a statement released by the council,... Read More

Meth addicts fool Facebookers

A meth-addicted couple were in a "mutually-destructive relationship" when they ripped off dozens of would-be cellphone buyers by scamming them through Facebook. Shaun... Read More

ACG continues support in Nipper’s 50th year

As the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service's Nippers prepares to celebrate their 50th anniversary next month, ACG Tauranga in Pyes Pa is delighted to announce... Read More

Tauranga house values continue to rise

Tauranga home values continue to rise in what has been described as an injection of energy within the housing market this spring, according to the latest QV Figures. Open... Read More

Council staff looking into Mount sink hole cause

Sink holes which have formed in a Mount Maunganui street is causing concerns for some residents. Photos sent to SunLive on Tuesday, show two holes on the side... Read More

Self-check-in service for BOP MSD

The Ministry of Social Development will be piloting a new self-check-in service over the next few months in the Bay of Plenty. The programme will be piloted in... Read More