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Boat blocking SH29

UPDATED 4.39PM: A boat has come off a trailer on State Highway 29. Emergency services were called to the scene near Soldiers Road at around 3.45pm. A police... Read More

Mount water incident prompts quick response

A person has sustained a suspected back injury following a water incident in Mount Maunganui. Emergency services were called to the incident on Marine Parade... Read More

Tennis player’s career nudges eighth decade

A chronic hip problem is about to scupper Andy Murray's career at just 31. At 38, Roger Federer can't have too many more Grand Slams in him. But even at 80, Norma... Read More

Protesting climate change on Tauranga streets

Extinction Rebellion Tauranga has staged non-violent direct action by blocking the intersection of Wharf and Willow streets. The aim of the action is to get 'leaders... Read More

Truck crashes into BOP river

UPDATED 12.45PM: Motorists are being advised to avoid the State Highway 2, Waiotahe area if possible following a crash where a truck and trailer unit has gone... Read More

Weekly patrols reintroduced to Tauranga beaches

Due to the ongoing swell and challenging surf conditions, doubled with the hot weather that Tauranga has been experiencing, Surf Life Saving New Zealand's local... Read More

Milestone hit in Durham Street project

The Durham Street project has hit a major milestone starting this week. Today, traffic will be shifted to travel on Durham Street - through the Durham Street/Spring... Read More

Golden glow for junior Eastern lifesavers

Six gold medals was a sweet way for Lucy Bartlett to sign off on her Eastern Region junior surf lifesaving career - now she has one more big carnival before hitting... Read More

Significant damage in two car crash

Two vehicles have sustained significant damage in crash in Bureta this morning. A SunLive reader took a photo of the crash, at the intersection of Bureta Road... Read More

Gymsports fun with a master hypnotist

One of Tauranga's most loved entertainers is to star in a fundraising event for Aquinas College Gymsports Club. Master hypnotist Tony Banfield has two shows... Read More

Port of Tauranga posts strong financial start

Port of Tauranga is reporting a strong start to the 2019 financial year, with increased cargo volumes contributing to a 4 per cent increase in Group Net Profit... Read More

Cyclone Oma’s future track remains uncertain

Cyclone Oma is stumping some computer models with two of the most trusted cyclone forecast models taking oposing views about the future track of the storm. It... Read More