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Dog allegedly shot, sparking armed callout

A Tauranga man is facing two charges after allegedly shooting his neighbour's dog. The incident unfolded on Waimapu Pa Road on Wednesday night after police... Read More

Katikati man killed in crash near Taupo

Police have released the name of a Katikati man killed in a crash near Taupo. Colin Stephenson died following a crash between a car and motorcycle on the afternoon... Read More

Late night shopping supported by residents

Shopping is a popular hobby for many, but those with busy lifestyles find it difficult to fit in their retail therapy. Tauranga residents and visitors... Read More

Rotorua mourns for loss of school girls

Three young sisters were among the five killed after a car crashed into a tree near Taupō on Monday morning. Rotorua Lakes High School is mourning the death... Read More

Man arrested after Tauranga armed callout

A man has been arrested following an armed callout to a Tauranga address. Police were called to a property on Waimapu Pa Road at about 6pm on Wednesday. A reporter... Read More

BOP Lotto player wins $500,000

Two Lotto players from Auckland and Rotorua will be celebrating a midweek windfall after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night's live... Read More

Homeless moving in as businesses move out

John Douglas has been working at The Strand Chambers for 14 years as a barrister, and for the past year the outside of his premise has become home to some members... Read More

St John service at ‘breaking point’

St John has launched its annual appeal for donations and says it hopes this year's campaign will be its last. It's calling on the Government to pay for... Read More

Blackcaps world cup squad named

Tauranga's Kane Williamson will captain a 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad featuring more than 1000 games of ODI experience. New Zealand is the first country... Read More

Armed police at Waimapu Pa Road

Armed police are on Waimapu Pa Road after reports of a person threatening another person. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says armed police are at... Read More

All new shopping experience at Tauranga Crossing

Shoppers in the Bay of Plenty will be getting a brand new shopping experience come April 4 when stage two of the Tauranga Crossing is officially open. Stage... Read More

Tauranga horror writer nominated for award

I shivered as I drove into the Welcome Bay hills. On my way to meet New Zealand's top horror writer, I wondered whether she lived in a house that was eerie, underworld... Read More