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Power out in Katikati

Power is reported to be out to a handful of properties in Katikati this morning. According to Powerco, 28 properties are affected by the outage. The supply went... Read More

Toxic sea slug warning for Tauranga beaches

A warning for dog owners to control their pets on the beach and parents to keep an eye on what their children touch on the beach. It's that time of the year again... Read More

Contraceptive pill rationed as supply runs low

Popular contraceptive pill Levlen ED is being rationed amidst fears of a shortage. The government's drug-buying agency Pharmac confirmed it was "working... Read More

Tree down and power out in Western Bay

Strong winds are causing some issues around the Western Bay of Plenty this evening. A SunLive reader contacted us on Facebook to report a tree has come down,... Read More

More than 1200 unsafe lifejackets traded in

More than 1200 old lifejackets, some up to 50 years old, have been traded in for replacements under a Coastguard NZ safety initiative. "Old4New" campaign manager... Read More

Greerton’s year takes off

Greerton Village has a vibrant year planned. From the popular community yarn bombing to steampunk, vintage cars, markets, festivals and spring blossoms, the... Read More

Blessed with a second start

He's little more than eight weeks old, but Salem, the little black tom with the white bib and socks, has already used up two or three of his nine lives. Salem... Read More

Concrete spill in Tauranga CBD

A concrete spill is causing delays in the Tauranga CBD as concrete has been spilt on the road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it is on 1st Ave... Read More

Council review into Bella Vista nearing completion

An independent review into how Tauranga City Council inspectors handled Bella Vista Homes is nearing completion but it is unclear if the full report will be made... Read More

Miners discover gold, but few celebrating

A small company wanting to extract gold from a mine on conservation land fears for the future of the industry in the face of red tape, local hostility and official... Read More

Tauranga teacher will be sorely missed

The sudden death of Tauranga Boys' College teacher Logan Gemming is devastating news for the school and wider community. The father of three was killed in a freak... Read More

Keeping kids safe around the road

As parents and children prepare for the new school year, Police wants to encourage parents to talk to their children about road safety. 'The school summer holidays... Read More