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Heatwave causing animals distress

The SPCA is calling out all pet owners to take extra care of their animals during the hot weather. Across the country this week, temperatures have been reaching... Read More

BOP police seeking Caine Woodmass

New Zealand Police are seeking the public's help in finding Caine Woodmass. Bay of Plenty and Taupo Police have taken to their Facebook page to seek the 18-year-old,... Read More

SLSNZ warn about east coast beaches

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is urging people to be extremely careful on beaches along the eastern coast of New Zealand this week, due to a large swell caused... Read More

Driver charged following Eastern BOP crash

A person has been charged with careless driving following a crash on Wainui Road between Ohope and Opotiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the... Read More

Second Business Bites event focuses on people

Its first Business Bites event was so successful, Evolve Hauraki is serving up seconds. This time the topic is how to hire the right people, and keep them. Council... Read More

Responsible camping program launched in NZ

A program to educate and assess the principles of responsible camping has been launched in New Zealand. Up until now New Zealand has had a misguided approach... Read More

Tauranga to welcome Timezone Bayfair in 2019

Timezone has announced that they will have a new home at Bayfair Shopping Centre. Timezone Bayfair will be a stunning 837m2 Family Entertainment Centre due to... Read More

Large swells close Mauao Base Track

Tauranga City Council have closed a section of Mauao's base track temporarily due to heavy swells. The closed section is about half way round the track, meaning... Read More

Lifeguards urging public to avoid Leisure Island

Reports are emerging that Leisure Island has been closed to the public due to large swells at Mount Main Beach. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says... Read More

Tauranga mistaken identity murder – one year on

It's been a year since Tauranga man David Kuka was murdered in Gate Pa in what police believe is a case of mistaken identity. 'We have not been able to identify... Read More

Crutches amnesty issued at Tauranga Hospital

Tauranga Hospital is running a crutches amnesty after spending $500 a week replacing those not returned by patients. The amnesty is being run by the hospital's... Read More

Locals help design regional chicken burger

Texas Chicken New Zealand has announced that it will be designing its first ever regional burger - with the help of Rotorua locals. The popular fried chicken... Read More