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Guidelines limit firearms handling in schools

New ministry guidelines will ban schoolchildren from handling firearms during visits by the Defence Force or police. The Education Ministry, along with New Zealand... Read More

Coronial inquest into heroin overdose death

A man who died after a suspected drug overdose was with a man known to make "homebake" heroin at the time of his death, a coronial inquest has heard. The man,... Read More

Whakatane secure underdog win over Auckland

History has been made for Whakatane Roller Derby's Brawl Stars who have secured a win against Auckland Roller Derby's Bolts, over the weekend. Auckland, who are... Read More

Funding framework to enhance events scene

Tauranga City Council's redeveloped event funding framework is now open and event organisers are encouraged to submit applications for the community event fund,... Read More

Myrtle rust found in two Coromandel sites

The fungal disease myrtle rust has been found in two locations on the Coromandel Peninsula. The disease attacks plants and trees in the myrtle family including... Read More

Substation technical issues cause power outage

Technical issues at a Tauranga substation are being blamed for a large scale power outage. About 930 properties in the Tauranga Central Business District went... Read More

McDonald’s announces global currency

Fast food chain McDonald's have announced that they are releasing a global currency. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac, a limited edition global... Read More

Man wanted in relation to petrol drive-offs

Police are turning to the public to help them locate a person wanted in relation to a series of petrol drive-offs. The first one happened in Whakatane in July,... Read More

Te Puna make it a game to remember

A 27-13 - two tries to one - scoreline suggests Te Puke Sports won their third Baywide club title with something left in the tank. In reality their victory over... Read More

Power returned in CBD

UPDATE 8.40am: Power has now returned in the CBD. Powerco says they are unsure exactly where the affected areas are. SunLive will update you when there is more... Read More

A three-clothing layer day

In today's forecast we are expecting cloud increasing and a few showers developing by the afternoon. Northerlies developing in the morning. It's a three-clothing... Read More

Name suppression for arson accused

A 21-year-old man charged with arson in the wake of a house fire in Tīrau has been remanded without plea. The man, who has name suppression, appeared at Rotorua... Read More