Rain, possibly heavy and thundery, easing in the evening. Strong northeasterlies easing in the afternoon. This is the latest forecast for Tauranga today. A... Read More

The insurance industry is setting up a special group to combat fraud, which it says is costing the country more than $600 million a year. The Insurance Council... Read More

Payday lenders will not be able to charge more than 0.8 per cent interest a day under new rules proposed by the Government. If that's a simple interest rate,... Read More

A jury has been told there was "excessive drinking" at the Young Labour summer camp on the night four teenagers say they were assaulted. A 21-year-old, who has... Read More

Have you ever wondered how clean drinking water makes it to your tap? Or what happens to wastewater after you flush the toilet or do the dishes? Following last... Read More

The Kurangaituku Netball Tournament has been running since 1993 and has been growing ever since. Now in its 86th year, organisers say there is no doubt it will... Read More

Tauranga students will be striking for climate change this month, and they are encouraging people of all ages to get involved. School Strike 4 Climate Tauranga... Read More

People are being encouraged to take part in the HOPEWALK - a movement that aims to bring greater awareness around the issue of suicide and support to those... Read More

Children and teachers at Brookfield Primary are overjoyed by the announcement that they're receiving extra classrooms and a brand new school in two years time. Minister... Read More

UPDATE 1.25PM: Welcome Bay Road is reported to be blocked following a vehicle collision. A police spokesperson says they were called to the crash at around 12.45pm.... Read More

A new Navigation Service offers free, independent advice and advocacy for people making ACC claims. ACC clients will get access to free independent advice and... Read More

Fireworks being let off in the dead of night has left some Greerton residents shaken. A resident who lives in the area contacted SunLive because she and her son... Read More