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Police investigate toddler’s death

Police are seeking information from the public as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of an 18-month-old girl. Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson... Read More

Tauranga businesses bristling at road block hassle

Retailers on Durham St in Tauranga's CBD are losing patience with the road closure affecting access to their premises. One lane of the street is closed between... Read More

No sign of NZ building costs easing

The construction industry is warning there is no end in sight to the high costs that are holding up some building projects. Industry insiders say building materials... Read More

Doctors up for review on new website

People are being invited to compare, rate and review doctors and other healthcare providers on a new website. Whitecoat, backed by health insurer nib New Zealand,... Read More

Grammy Award-winning violinist to play in Tauranga

Tauranga will play witness to Grammy Award-winning talent, playing live on stage at Baycourt Theatre next week. Hailed as one of the world's finest violinists,... Read More

SunLive’s top news- July 26

SunLive's top news stories: Man in hospital after inhaling chemical fumes https://sunlive.co.nz/news/185024-man-hospital-after-inhaling-chemical-fumes.html Sister... Read More

Redefining Western Bay council representation

Consultation opens this month on Western Bay of Plenty District Council's initial representation proposal for the 2019 and 2022 local body elections. Council... Read More

Countdown to second phase of Tauranga Crossing

Key construction milestones are being reached at Tauranga Crossing, signalling major progress in the region's largest retail development. SunLive reporter Sam... Read More

Boat blocking lane near Mount Maunganui

Reports are coming in about a jet boat blocking a lane near Mount Maunganui. A police media spokesperson says the job came in just before 4pm. "We received reports... Read More

Murder accused lied to protect family, court told

The defence for the man accused of murdering his partner and hiding her body in a lake says her death was a spontaneous, unscripted event. Cory Jefferies, 46... Read More

Dumped rubbish riles up Oropi residents

Roadside dumping of rubbish in Oropi is getting Tauranga residents fired up. A huge pile of rubbish was dumped at Lloyd's Lane in Oropi last night and the residents... Read More

Progress made with Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki iwi

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Andrew Little, has announced significant progress in the collective redress deeds for the Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki... Read More