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Gaps in building inspections

A woman has questioned the point of a building inspection after she purchased a leaky residential property in Katikati. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous,... Read More

Four injured in crash following pursuit

Four people sustained minor to moderate injuries in a crash in Tauranga on Saturday night. The crash happened at the corner of Fraser St and Fifteenth Ave following... Read More

Omokoroa man still missing

NZ Police report that Omokoroa man Kevin Lipinsky is still missing. He has not been seen since 6.30pm on Saturday. On Saturday night Bay of Plenty Police appealed... Read More

Omokoroa future plan close to being finalised

The preferred option for Omokoroa's next stage of future urban planning will be finalised by Western Bay of Plenty District Council at the end of April and presented... Read More

From stray to forever friend

He might have a penchant for attacking ankles, but Mr Moe is cool with plenty ‘catitude'. Then there's Faith, who was found abandoned and alone in a reserve.... Read More

Americans hit the ground running

A team of highly experienced American search and rescue professionals and young volunteers has arrived in Tauranga as part of an informal exchange scheme. Their... Read More

42nd National Youth Jazz Competition winners

The 42nd National Youth Jazz Competition held at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on Friday April 5 and Saturday April 6 featured the most competitors in its... Read More

Tauranga Boys’ College chasing 20th title

In 1996, Tauranga Boys' College teacher and rowing coach Rob Sperling noticed there were no school-aged paddlers training on our world-famous rivers. So he teamed... Read More

Appeal for sightings of missing Omokoroa man

Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for sightings of an elderly man who is missing in Omokoroa. Kevin Lipinsky left a Harbour View Road address at 6.30pm tonight... Read More

Car crash in Tauranga following pursuit

It has been reported that a car has collided with another car following a pursuit in central Tauranga this evening. The crash occurred at approximately 6.45pm... Read More

Elizabeth Street traffic lights to be switched on

From mid-April, motorists who use the Elizabeth Street roundabout along State Highway 2, will notice that traffic lights will be switch on. The NZTA have taken... Read More

No one injured in Tauranga house fire

Fire crews have managed to control a house fire that sparked callouts in the Brookfield area this afternoon. A message to the SunLive Facebook page says no one... Read More