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Report warns environment in serious trouble

A bleak picture of the state of New Zealand's environment has been painted by the government's official report, Environment Aotearoa 2019. The report... Read More

Waterfront walkway to remain closed

A section of walkway joining The Strand waterfront with the Matapihi Rail Bridge and Harbourside restaurant area will remain closed over Easter. The wooden walkway... Read More

Good Vibes brings top NZ bands across the country

After debuting to a great success this year as the warm-up party to the famed reggae festival in Tauranga, Good Vibes is hitting the road this winter. Presented... Read More

Power outage after vehicle crashes into power pole

A vehicle has crashed into a power pole in Welcome Bay. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened near the Kairua Road and Welcome Bay Road... Read More

BOP farmers compete for national awards

The 33 finalists in the 2019 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are preparing for the final round of judging. The winners will be announced at a black-tie awards... Read More

Olympic dream for athletes

A select group of some of the best young taekwondo talent in Oceania tested themselves in competition at the Budo South Open held at Tauranga Boys' College gym... Read More

Remembering the battle of Gate Pa

This year marks the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pa. On Monday, April 29, the Anglican Parish of Gate Pa is offering a short service to commemorate... Read More

Bay of Plenty rider one to watch

If you can picture superbike racing on a grass track, then you'll have no trouble at all imagining what it may look like at the upcoming 2019 New Zealand Miniature... Read More

About 9500 cannabis plants seized

About 9500 cannabis plants were seized during a recent joint operation between the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police. The three-week operation,... Read More

Tauranga to get swingin’ with jazz this Easter

Get ready to dance the Easter weekend away as Tauranga CBD explodes with some of the hottest jazz, funk, dance and contemporary music of today and yesteryear. The... Read More

Living for work and the wake

For a national Wakeboarding champion, Darren Bishop lives a far different life to what most people would expect. The 31-year-old from Tauranga says work takes... Read More

Yes or no to the ten day holiday over Easter?

The Easter holidays are upon us, and this year the public holidays fall nicely with ANZAC Day. If employees take annual leave on Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 and... Read More