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Ngāti Whakaue to benefit from new coastal homes

A new housing development on prime beachfront land at Papamoa is projected to deliver solid returns to the Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust, who is now looking for... Read More

Metallica tease New Zealand show

Metallica could be coming to New Zealand - in a few years. In a recent interview with Metallica's Fan Club magazine So What!, drummer Lars Ulrich mentioned... Read More

Light showers possible for tomorrow

A small low is developing in the southern Tasman Sea and frontal rain will sweep the western side of the South Island today and into Thursday and then in to the... Read More

Man jailed after police officer hit during pursuit

The man arrested after a fleeing vehicle hit a police officer in the Bay of Plenty has been jailed. Joshua Strickland was sentenced to five years when he appeared... Read More

Bella Vista homeowners to sue Tauranga Council

Homeowners affected by the Bella Vista debacle are going to take a class action suit against Tauranga City Council. The announcement comes after two families... Read More

Tauranga Marina Precinct opens for business

The first stage of Tauranga's $11.4m Marine Precinct will celebrate its official opening today. The site is a purpose-built marine servicing facility for boat... Read More

Firearm reports spurs police callout in Papamoa

Reports of two men carrying firearms sparked a police callout in the Papamoa area this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says several police... Read More

Teachers vote for full day strike action

Primary teachers and principals have voted for full day strike action instead of a previously planned three-hour strike. The teachers' union NZEI has been... Read More

Tauranga sailors have high hopes at world champs

Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders have picked up a taste for medals lately and are keen to keep the run going and secure their first podium finish at a pinnacle regatta. The... Read More

Email scam warning

Police are warning about a current email scam asking recipients to pay up or have personal details exposed to friends and family. Police have received reports... Read More

Rescue helicopter called to four car crash

One woman is in serious condition and several others have sustained minor injuries following a four-car crash. The Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Te Reo, breakfast cereal and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a few showers developing this morning with northerlies dying out in the evening. It's a two-clothing layer day today... Read More