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Kauri dieback may close more tracks

Dozens more native bush tracks across the top of the North Island could be closed as DOC struggles to stop the spread of kauri dieback. The Department of Conservation... Read More

Minister checks in on Housing First services

Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford has met face-to-face with those working on-the-ground to combat homelessness in Tauranga. The meeting was... Read More

SunLive’s top news- July 11

SunLive's top news stories: Truck explosion on TEL caught on camera https://sunlive.co.nz/news/183944-truck-explosion-on-tel-caught-on-camera.html Tauranga... Read More

Man arrested in Tauranga aggravated robbery

A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a robbery at ANZ Bank on 11th Avenue in Tauranga. Acting Inspector Phil Gillbanks says it occurred at 10.40am today. "He... Read More

Man killed in Western Bay crash named

Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty earlier this morning. Emergency services were called to a crash involving... Read More

Tauranga woman through to NZ Roofing Games final

Gina Reuben from Tauranga is a grandmother of two and competing in the finals of New Zealand's first Roofing Games. She is also the only female to be in the race... Read More

Tauranga bank robbed at knifepoint

A 'number of items of interest” have been recovered after a person robbed a Tauranga bank at knifepoint. Police were called to the ANZ Bank on 11th Ave... Read More

Paedophile claims: no victims identified

Police are yet to identify any victims following claims of paedophilia against a former Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor. Awanui Black's widow Anihera posted... Read More

Truck explosion on TEL caught on camera

The moment a truck caught fire and exploded on Tauranga Eastern Link has been captured on camera. The video was shared to SunLive on Tuesday night, moments after... Read More

Wastewater project challenge for Council engineer

A bold career change at the age of 35, took Trent Deakin from a call centre desk to his first gig as a project engineer managing a key project for Western Bay... Read More

Highway open following fatal crash

The state highway that runs between Tauranga and Rotorua is now open after a fatal crash earlier this morning. Emergency services were called to a crash between... Read More

Robbery reported at Tauranga bank

Police are investigating reports of a bank robbery in Tauranga. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there are police officers talking with people at... Read More