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Dressing and dancing like it was 1875

The furs, gloves, scarves, headpieces, jewellery were on and the fine gowns and suits spick and span as more than 200 people enjoyed the Settlers' Dance. According... Read More

Rugby connection with Ireland acknowledged

A former All Black gave his Irish rugby shirt he received on a 1974 New Zealand Rugby Union tour of Ireland to Katikati last Friday. Te Puke business Graeme... Read More

Sikh parade brings culture, music and food

It's almost time for one of Te Puke's most colourful events - the annual Te Puke Sikh parade, taking place on September 27. The parade, or Nagar Kirtan, brings... Read More

Cycleway, kiwifruit fix on Dally’s election list

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Freak hailstorm turns Bethlehem white

Bethlehem residents were astounded to find crackling thunder and a hailstorm early on Friday evening left a white coating across the ground, with one motorist... Read More

Toe tugging: Tribunal slams landlords conduct

Tenants who endured major disruptions and intrusions into their home during renovations to make it compliant with healthy homes standards were woken... Read More

KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees $30,000

Retirees may be costing themselves thousands of dollars by switching to too-conservative investments too early. The Financial Markets Authority's KiwiSaver... Read More

Pay equity protest picnic at Mount Drury

Families, community members and supporters of fair pay are invited to a protest picnic for pay equity at Mount Drury tomorrow. The event, hosted by Unions... Read More

Thunderstorms and hail hit Bay of Plenty

Thunderstorms and hail have been reported in the Bay of Plenty as a weather system moves across the country A SunLive reader said hail, thunder and lightning... Read More

Body on beach: Police confirm death not suspicious

Police are not treating the death of a person found on a Western Bay of Plenty beach as suspicious. Emergency services were called to Plummers Point Rd about... Read More

Tauranga’s first Latin American Spring Festival

Tauranga's first Latin American Spring Festival is on this Saturday, September 20, from 11am-11.30pm at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre at Memorial Park - and everyone... Read More

Black Clash returns to Bay Oval next year

The clash of New Zealand‘s sporting titans returns to Mount Maunganui this summer. Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Hot Springs Spas T20 Black Clash,... Read More