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Trial needed to find solutions - NZTA

Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near Te Puna are being thanked for their patience, as a trial looking at ways to reduce delays gets underway. The trial... Read More

Showers clearing in the afternoon

The weather forecast today is for a few showers, possibly heavy in the morning, clearing to fine in the afternoon, with westerlies. It's a two-clothing layer... Read More

Hairini gets bus lane

A new bus lane will be installed from Hairini Street and along Turret Road, starting from the Hairini Street bus stop. The bus lane will allow buses to take an... Read More

Historic upgrade underway at the village

A $1.5m upgrade project on Historic Village buildings is nearing completion, as the village looks set to top visitor numbers for the third year running. Since August... Read More

One critically injured in Katikati crash

A person is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital after being thrown from a vehicle. Emergency services were called to a crash on Wharawhara Road, near Katikati,... Read More

Budget 2018: What’s in store?

The Labour-led coalition government will announce its first budget today, and has already indicated a strong focus on social investment is one of its priorities. Finance... Read More

Dairy prices hit highest level in months

Dairy prices have risen to their highest level in eight months in the latest global auction overnight. The average price was up 1.9 per cent to $US3637 ($NZ5301)... Read More

MPs urged to change 'hideous' law

MPs have been urged to change a "hideous" law which allows the public to challenge and overturn Maori seats on local councils. It comes after Manawatu voters on... Read More

Rugby union turns pink for diversity

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union will be joining forces with local Bay of Plenty Company Kitchens R Us, replacing their traditional blue and gold colours for pink... Read More

SunLive's top news- May 16

SunLive's top news stories: Trials and tribulations on Te Puna roads https://sunlive.co.nz/news/179716-trials-and-tribulations-on-te-puna-roads.html Uber Eats... Read More

True Kiwi master to perform on Wurlitzer

Baycourt's mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ will roar into life when one of New Zealand's most renowned and entertaining organists performs at the Tauranga community... Read More

Poisoned into environmentalism

Thirty-seven years ago, a then young farm worker Rick Powdrell found himself bed ridden for weeks with glandular fever-like symptoms. 'I could barely stand up and... Read More