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Art meets heart in Tauranga

New Zealand's largest rural art collection that tells the stories of provincial communities is set to swell by one giant new painting. Over the past two years,... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge crash victim named

Police have released the name of the man who died when his ute crashed off the Maungatapu Bridge. Stephen Allan Fifield, from Mount Maunganui, died when the vehicle... Read More

Oil spill on SH25, motorists warned to take care

Motorists in the Thames-Coromandel area should exercise extreme caution if travelling on State Highway 25 between Thames and Tairua. Emergency services were alerted... Read More

Washed up animal sparks interest

An animal washed up on a Tauranga beach is sparking some interest. A video supplied to SunLive shows what looks like a skinned animal on sand. The person... Read More

Delays after truck breakdown on harbour bridge

UPDATED: NZTA is reporting that the Tauranga Habour Bridge is now clear. A truck had broken down, blocking one lane of the bridge just before 1.30pm. A reporter... Read More

Witness appeal in BOP death investigation

The death of a man whose body was found in the Bay of Plenty is being treated as 'unexplained” as police continue to investigate. The body of a man, believed... Read More

Tauranga melanoma survivor calling for change

Mount Maunganui College teacher Leisa Renwick is enjoying her two week holiday and is making the most of life. Four years ago she didn't know if she had any more... Read More

New ownership and new name for Phil’s Place

The Tauranga restaurant formerly owned by Phil Rudd will get a new lease on life when it closes its doors on May 5. ‘Phil's Place' will be officially... Read More

A great week for washing and drying laundry

People with loads of washing piled up are being advised to leave it until Tuesday. WeatherWatch.co.nz says a large high is rolling in and will linger the rest... Read More

Whittaker‘s most trusted brand eight years running

New Zealand chocolate brand Whittaker's has made Reader's Digest history, winning its coveted Most Trusted of all Brands Survey title for eight consecutive years. Reader's... Read More

Rangiuru flex their muscles

The opening five minutes of last weekend's clash between home side Te Puna and Rangiuru ended any lingering doubts whether the promoted team from Te Puke could... Read More

Emergency prank calls could mean prison time

False alarm calls to a Bay of Plenty volunteer fire brigade is prompting a reminder to the public about the misuse of a telephone. The Matata Volunteer Fire Brigade... Read More