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Western Bay business to pause the pokies

A Bay of Plenty healthcare worker is voicing disappointment over what he describes as being lack of support from Western Bay of Plenty gambling venues. The announcement... Read More

Section of Mauao track to be closed

A short section of the Mauao track will be closed from Monday. Tauranga City Council says a section of the base track heading towards the summit track - commonly... Read More

Steamers hold on for second straight win

The Bay of Plenty Steamers needed a desperate last ditch defensive effort on their own line to hold out a rampant Counties Manukau and hang on for their second... Read More

Cycle link build needing helping hands

All hands on deck are needed for an upcoming cycle way development between Paengaroa and Rotorua. Volunteers are needed to help clear an overgrown forest trail... Read More

SunLive’s top news- August 23

SunLive's top new stories: Opotiki Council to issue fines on fly-tippers https://sunlive.co.nz/news/187097-opotiki-council-to-issue-fines-on-flytippers.html Tauranga... Read More

Mr T raises mega bucks for CanTeen

Joseph Thomas aka Mr T, has recently gone through a transformation. On Monday August 20, Joseph shaved off all of his hair raising money for CanTeen. Nicknamed... Read More

Local schools collecting cans for good

Children around the country have been collecting cans to help struggling families with food support. In 2017, The Salvation Army gave out over 62,000 food parcels... Read More

Truck gone off road in Te Puke

UPDATE 3.50pm: Emergency services are responding to a truck that has gone into a ditch in Te Puke. A police spokesperson says that they were called to the accident... Read More

Graduating police team to work Tauranga streets

Senior Constable James Muir and Parko will be hitting Tauranga streets after graduation today. The Tauranga dog unit joins nine other teams graduating from their... Read More

Call for feedback on SH29 variable speed signs

The NZ Transport Agency is asking people who use State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range to complete a survey to give feedback on the Weather Activated Variable... Read More

Opotiki Council to issue fines on fly-tippers

Opotiki residents caught illegally dumping rubbish will face stricter penalties following the proposal of a litter infringement offence and fee structure for the... Read More

Two car crash near Waihi Road

UPDATE 12.43pm: Two vehicles have crashed at the intersection of Waihi Road and 11th Ave. A reporter at the scene says that the crash happened at the off ramp... Read More