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When her lungs lit up like a Christmas tree

She can still get the crowds grooving and cheering her on like groupies at their favourite singer's gig. But Debbie Walker's voice is different now - not as... Read More

One Love done and dusted for 2019

Reggae music festival One Love, took over the Tauranga Domain with music lovers coming from all over the country. The festival was held over two days on Saturday... Read More

Big surf brings out skills at ERCs

The rising tide of young talent had their moments but it was the salty old sea dogs who barked loudest at the Eastern Regional surf lifesaving championships in... Read More

Space shuttle, Einstein and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine and hot day with light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 31 and an... Read More

Health warnings as heatwave hits New Zealand

New Zealanders are being urged to stay inside, drink lots of water and limit alcohol this week as temperatures are set to soar by about 6C above average. The... Read More

What’s On: 30 plus degrees and cricket

Good Morning SunLive readers, I hope you are enjoying the extra day added to your weekend and are making the most of it. Today is looking to be a very hot day,... Read More

Car rolls in Papamoa

One person has received injuries following a crash in Papamoa overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene on Dalton Drive at around 11pm and found... Read More

Wear sunscreen every day, say experts

Applying sunscreen should form part of our everyday routine, according to new recommendations from the peak bodies responsible for sun safety advice down-under. Associate... Read More

India v Black Caps – bring it on.

We're just four weeks into the New Year, and the biggest sporting events on the Western Bay calendar for 2019 are already upon us. The two ODI 50-over cricket... Read More

It’s the biggest thing for 10 years

The 3:27 big yellow serving route 72 to Otumoetai via Brookfield and Bellevue pulls out of Willow Street bang on time. Three passengers. Seconds later, across... Read More

Janet Barratt wins Trustpower photo competition

Omokoroa resident Janet Barratt, winner of the 2019 Trustpower Photographic Exhibition, was stunned to find herself winning on her first time entering the competition. 'It... Read More

Kiwi musician buys AC/DC drummer’s BOP home

AC/DC's former drummer Phil Rudd has sold his Tauranga home to an Auckland businessman who dabbles in music. The buyer planned to transform part of the ground... Read More