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'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes

Pāpāmoa residents are being 'terrorised” by people throwing rocks at their homes, causing thousands of dollars of damage and smashing a window, which... Read More

Three car crash on SH29, five people injured

UPDATE: Emergency services are at the scene of a three car crash on State Highway 29. A police spokesperson says they were called to the crash at 12.25pm. Hato... Read More

Traffic delays reported on Tauranga Harbour Bridge

Traffic delays are being reported on Takitimu Drive, near the Taurnaga Harbour Bridge. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there appears to be... Read More

Hendrix Kahia is cleared of killing Wiremu Birch

After 11 years, and three High Court murder trials, Black Power member Hendrix John Kahia has been found not guilty of Wiremu Birch's murder in a dark... Read More

Owner in shock after fire ruins Pāpāmoa home

'I just feel numb.” These are the words of homeowner whose house was engulfed in flames on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to a... Read More

Olympics: Kiwi sailors 'excited to get stuck in'

The New Zealand sailing team is raring to go and hoping their time spent preparing in Marseille - as well as a touch of opening ceremony magic - pays off when... Read More

Greerton Marist takes on Te Puke in premier final

Greerton Marist rugby club's Premier team is heading to Te Puke this weekend to finish off the 2024 rugby season the way it started - versing Te Puke Sports. The... Read More

Feathery family behind national bird show in town

In 2008 Sheryl Baron found herself unexpectedly taking on a significant responsibility when her son Hamish approached her with a unique request. She calls it... Read More

What's on Today? An evening of classical grace

People are being invited to an enchanting concert where whimsy and classical grace collide in Tauranga. The Opus Orchestra performance, conducted by Vincent... Read More

Meet Tauranga’s new council

Tauranga's first council in four years will begin its official duties next week, following the election on Saturday, July 20. The new Tauranga Mayor Mahé... Read More

Pet obesity: bearded dragon among fat pet reports

An over-sized bearded dragon was one of 48 pets reported to the SPCA in the past year for being too fat for their wellbeing. This month, a woman was jailed... Read More

Snowboarder's long road to recovery

Cool Wakushima was mid-air when she knew she was in trouble. In January, the New Zealand Winter Olympian was training on the slopes of Copper Mountain in... Read More