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Merry Christmas from National MPs

National party leader Simon Bridges and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller, are wishing SunLive readers a Merry Christmas. 'I hope that after a very busy year, you... Read More

Colour-coded bins accepted in more places

More recycling and rubbish bins will be installed around the country in time for summer, with the accepted standard colour codes. The bins will be installed in... Read More

What do Kiwis eat on Christmas Day?

The Great New Zealand Christmas Census has spoken: pork or ham is the meat of choice for a Kiwi Christmas. After a poll - on behalf of Retail Meat New Zealand... Read More

Free Christmas dinner at St Peters in Tauranga

Preparations are well under way for Tauranga's free Christmas dinner. The event, in its 29th year, provides a Christmas meal to people from all walks of life. 'This... Read More

More rain expected as heavy rain warning in place

Heavy rain is expected for the Bay of Plenty, as well as Northland, Coromandel Peninsula and Gisborne from Tolaga Bay northwards as a heavy rain warning has been... Read More

Forum rejects Haumaha findings

Criticisms of Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha have drawn angry response by a Maori Focus Forum (MFF) aligned to the Police at national level. Haumaha's position,... Read More

Mauao base track closed

The base track around Mauao is closed due to slips and debris caused by bad weather. In a statement released by the Tauranga City Council it says it is not possible... Read More

Tangiwai, King John and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting more rain, heavy at times. Also easterlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 22 and an overnight... Read More

What’s On: Christmas weather and Christmas carols

Good Morning SunLive readers, it's Christmas Eve! I hope you are having a great start to your summer break and are making the most of it. Even though it may... Read More

Lane blocked after slip in Welcome Bay

One lane is currently blocked in Welcome Bay after a slip. A police spokesperson says they received a report of a slip on Welcome Bay Road shortly after 7am... Read More

Campground evacuated in Waihi after flooding risk

It has been a long night for campers at the Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort, after campers were evacuated due to the risk of flooding. One camper who is currently... Read More

Named released after fatal Tauranga crash

Police have named the man who died in a crash on Te Puna Road, near Tauranga, early on Saturday morning. He was 21-year-old Tarandeep Deol, of Tauranga. A... Read More