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Tongariro bus crash victim named

Police have released the name of the 11-year-old girl killed in a bus crash near Tongariro National Park. Hannah Teresa Francis, from Auckland, was killed when... Read More

New farm in the wind near Kaimai Ranges

Kaimai Wind Farm Limited has lodged resource consent applications with Hauraki District Council and Waikato Regional Council for a proposed wind farm at the northern... Read More

Katikati community centre soon to open

Locals are invited to come along to an afternoon of fun as Western Bay of Plenty District Council opens Katikati's newest public facility, The Centre - Pātuki... Read More

SunLive’s top news-July 30

SunLive's top news stories: Fatal crash driver insists 'brakes had failed' https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/185276-fatal-crash-driver-insists-brakes-had-failed.html Long-serving... Read More

Waihi is keeping its town beautiful

Keep Waihi Beautiful is the first community group in New Zealand to register for G.J Gardner Homes Clean Up Week 2018. The group was formed two years ago... Read More

Athletes to hit the ground running

An event which saw more than 1200 runners traverse the city's beautiful natural landscapes in 2017, will again take to the streets of Tauranga. The Tauranga International... Read More

Car on its side near Hairini

Update 4.10pm: A vehicle has rolled onto its side after hitting a power pole. A police spokesperson says that the crash was reported at 2.50pm. "Police and... Read More

Emergent club to gain on Papamoa cricket legacy

Lovers of the sound of leather on willow in Tauranga's fastest growing suburb will soon have the chance to play under their own banner at one of the Western Bay's... Read More

Rangataua take Baywide women’s title in epic final

Rangataua's imperious march through the Baywide women's club rugby season has reached its ultimate destiny, with the trophy safely tucked away in the Te Ariki Park... Read More

Woman drives drunk with children in car

A woman three times the legal limit was found to be driving with two children in the car. A member of the public called police after observing a Suzuki Swift... Read More

Richmond murder: partner found guilty

Cory Jefferies has been found guilty of murdering his long-time partner Kim Richmond. Jefferies, 46, has been on trial in the High Court in Hamilton, for the murder... Read More

Conservation plan for Monmouth Redoubt

A conservation plan is being developed for the ongoing management of the Monmouth Redoubt Historic Reserve, which is located at the northern end of The Strand in... Read More