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Investigation following Opotiki death

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man's body near Opotiki this morning. The body of the man, in his late 40s, was discovered... Read More

One deceased inside vehicle off Maungatapu Bridge

Police have confirmed that the driver of a vehicle has been found inside the vehicle that crashed off the side of Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga... Read More

Eight died in Atiamuri crash

5.55pm Update: Police can now confirm eight people died in this morning's crash on Ohakuri Road. Two vehicles were involved the crash - an SUV and a van. The... Read More

Opotiki Council releases Annual Plan document

Ōpōtiki District Council has released an information document on the 2019-20 Annual Plan Your assets, your community, your future - our plan in action. The... Read More

Dive Squad at Maungatapu Bridge

Police are still working to locate a vehicle believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga, yesterday evening, April 27. The Police... Read More

What‘s on - Oropi Sunday market, kayaks and swaps

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday! The weather forecast is for cloudy periods, with showers developing in the afternoon and a chance of it turning heavy with thunderstorms.... Read More

Road closed, power cut following crash in Parkvale

Update 12.30pm: Power remains disconnected to more than 230 properties across Parkvale, Tauranga on Saturday afternoon following a crash between a vehicle and... Read More

Train broken down Saturday night near Paengaroa

A train broke down near Paengaroa on Saturday night causing a traffic delay. The train broke down, blocking the railway crossing on SH2 at Paengaroa, about 3.44am... Read More

PHARMAC rejects own experts’ view on drug

PHARMAC has refused funding for Kadcyla, an important drug that has recently had a high media and public profile. 'This is a huge blow for women with advanced... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge remains closed after collision

Update: 8am Police are working to locate a vehicle believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga, yesterday evening, April 27. The... Read More

Hiker rescued from Mt Ngauruhoe

A 27-year-old Auckland man owes his life to rescuers from LandSAR Ruapehu Alpine Rescue Organisation (RARO) tonight after being stranded near the summit of Mt Ngauruhoe... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge closed following collision

Update: 11.30pm A Sunlive reporter at Maungatapu Bridge reports that Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB's) have entered the water below the bridge. Police have confirmed... Read More