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$105k funding boost for Good Neighbour

Tauranga's phenomenally-successful Good Neighbour initiative has received a substantial multi-year funding grant from BayTrust, just as construction of its new... Read More

Car crashes into traffic lights

A car has crashed into a traffic light pole on Cameron Road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says police are off with a vehicle on the corner of Cameron... Read More

’Savage assault’ on farm focus of trial

Two men allegedly rubbed cow dung and gravel in another man's eyes - almost blinding him - as retribution for allegations of domestic violence, a court... Read More

Last call to give feedback on Tauranga parks

Tauranga City Council is seeking your feedback on the draft Tauranga Reserves Management Plan, which guides our decision-making around almost every reserve in... Read More

State Highway 2 open following fatal crash

State Highway 2 in the Eastern Bay is open following a fatal crash. One man died when a vehicle hit powerline in Matata at 4.24pm on Monday. The crash caused... Read More

Checkpoint uncovers massive illegal paua haul

A joint Ministry for Primary Industries and NZ Police checkpoint in Taranaki has uncovered a massive illegal haul of paua, the majority of which were undersized. MPI... Read More

Crayfish crisis worries marine scientists

Auckland University scientists are calling for an expansion of the Cape Rodney-Okakari Point (Goat Island) Marine Reserve, to stop crayfish numbers dwindling to... Read More

NZ Police ‘paw blacks’ take on the Aussies

It's the New Zealand Police ‘paw blacks' taking on their counterparts from across the Tasman when the Australasian Police Dog Championships get under way... Read More

Man dies following Matata crash

Police can confirm a man has died following a crash in Matata this afternoon. The crash was reported to emergency services at 4.24pm and involved a vehicle hitting... Read More

TV show puts spotlight on hot winter fishing

Most game fishermen in New Zealand are used to putting their gear away for winter, only to bring it out again in time for the summer run of marlin. But there's... Read More

SH2 closed near Matata after serious crash

Bay of Plenty Police are attending a serious crash on Burt Road in Matata. Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.24pm after reports of a vehicle hitting... Read More

Steinway open day returns this Labour Weekend

Musicians can tickle the magnificent ivories of Baycourt Community and Art Centre stunning Steinway D-274 grand concert piano this Labour Weekend. Due to massive... Read More