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People rescued from waka in windy harbour

A couple of Tauranga sailors watching through a telescope from shore are aghast at what they say could have been a tragedy today. They watched as the... Read More

Be prepared for national mobile alert test

An Emergency Mobile Alert test is scheduled for today, Sunday, May 26, between 6pm and 7pm. Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies to help... Read More

Iwi present Manahi Sword to new defence chief

A symbol of an enduring and important relationship between the New Zealand Defence Force and Te Arawa iwi has been acknowledged in a ceremony in Rotorua. The... Read More

Police warn of of growing financial scams

If it seems too good to be true then it probably is, Tauranga Police Inspector Zane Smith says. Working with Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support,... Read More

Big southern ocean swell looms for surf finals

The finals day of the King and Queen of the Point is set after a second big day of surfing that saw the premier divisions whittled down to the final eight surfers. The... Read More

Catamaran adrift in Tauranga harbour

A boat adrift in the Tauranga Harbour near the Matua Saltmarsh Reserve has caught the attention of Otumoetai and Matua residents. A SunLive reader who lives... Read More

I'm just Ken, a Road Safety Hero!

A new national Road Safety Hero has been crowned - and it's North Canterbury's Senior Constable Ken Terry. Ken was awarded the prestigious Annual Yellow Ribbon... Read More

Motorcyclist dies following crash

One person has died following a crash on Lawrence Street in Te Kuiti on Saturday. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 1.10pm. "The... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Whanganui will be jumping for joy after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Magic defeat Pulse 58-41 in Tauranga

Avis Magic produced their most complete performance of the season to upset the form book with a decisive 58-41 win over the previously unbeaten Te Wānanga o... Read More

Waiheke Island: shellfish biotoxin alerts removed

New Zealand Food Safety have removed the public health warning against collecting shellfish at Waiheke Island, from Blackpool and Surfdale Beaches. "Latest... Read More

Orca put on display at Mount Maunganui

Visitors to Mount Maunganui Main Beach on Saturday afternoon have been treated to a rare sight of orca putting on a show. SunLive received a message from... Read More