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Govt probes Tauranga housing developments

The government is investigating whether other housing developments in Tauranga could meet the same fate as the failed Bella Vista subdivision. The Ministry of... Read More

Hamilton murder case to screen on Police Ten 7

The murder of a 23-year-old man will feature on Police Ten 7 tonight. Investigators are appealing for information about the homicide of Robert Nelson. Robert... Read More

Protecting BOP stopbanks

Following a wet winter, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is again reminding rural communities to think twice before grazing stock on stopbanks. Asset Management... Read More

Keen Green Team aim to win waste race

They're not chasing medals; instead a group of 40 intermediate-aged Tauranga students have far loftier goals for next week's Anchor AIMS Games. The Green Team... Read More

Water shutdown

Residents along Cliff Road will be without water tomorrow afternoon. Properties from 52 Cliff Road to 72 Cliff Road, even numbers only, will be affected from... Read More

Humpback whale caught on camera near Tauranga

A humpback whale and its calf has been caught on camera swimming just off the coast of Tauranga. A video sent to SunLive by Justin Pope shows a humpback whale... Read More

Bowyn Morgan all set for I.B.O title defence

New Zealand's Bowyn Morgan (17-1) will put his International Boxing Organization Asia Pacific Welterweight title on the line this Friday when he steps into the... Read More

Diana, dotterels and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting occasional rain until midday then fine spells. Also southerlies. It's a three-clothing and one-windproof layer... Read More

Mystery tall ship visits Tauranga

Tauranga's Harbourmaster has no information on the identity of the mystery tall ship that paid a visit to Tauranga Harbour this week. The vessel, believed to... Read More

Mob boss found guilty

A jury took three hours to find a high-ranking Mongrel Mob member guilty of destroying a van used to kill a rival gang member. Henare Raukokore Swinton, captain... Read More

Fentanyl found in drug testing

The strong opioid fentanyl has been found in New Zealand's workplace drug testing and wastewater. The drug, prescribed for severe pain relief or palliative... Read More

Housing market steady despite winter woes

While the winter chill has undoubtedly put the brakes on value growth and market activity, annual growth rates remain solid as key market drivers remain prevalent,... Read More