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Iconic events ready to roll

A unique event that severely tests the amount of Christmas pudding eaten by contestants has been held at Mount Main Beach since 1945. The King of the Mountain... Read More

Men sought following alleged Bayfair assault

Two men are wanted by police following reports of a serious assault near Bayfair. A victim is believed to have been assaulted during the incident, and required... Read More

Milo Night Christmas edition

It was Christmas dinner street-style on Monday night. The Monday Milo Night community meets at the bus stop shelter in Willow Street each Monday night, and over... Read More

Funds for Coromandel aquaculture and marine

The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $924,000 in Coromandel aquaculture and marine services, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. 'It... Read More

Mount urban space officially named

City Council elected members have voted six to five to adopt an official name for the new urban space, located in the heart of the Mount retail area. The space... Read More

Tauranga rates to increase by 3.7 per cent

Elected Members have today approved adjustments to Tauranga City Council's draft Annual Plan for 2019/20 that would lead to an average residential rates increase... Read More

Minimum wage to increase next year

New Zealand workers on the minimum wage are set for a significant pay rise, as the Coalition Government signals how it will move toward its goal of a $20 p/h minimum... Read More

Traffic at standstill following SH2 crash

A car and truck have crashed on State Highway 2 between Bayfair and Baypark. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE newsroom says traffic has come to a standstill near... Read More

Unwanted Christmas gift for Lake Rotorua

The discovery of catfish in Lake Rotorua wasn't the surprise that the Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff were hoping for this holiday season; however that's... Read More

Victim named following Bethlehem motorbike crash

A woman who died in a motorbike crash near Bethlehem has been named. She is 39-year-old Te Aroha woman Emma Claire Meredith. "Our thoughts are with her family,"... Read More

Petrol station robbed at gunpoint

Two men, one armed with a long-barrelled firearm, are wanted by police after a robbery at a Bay of Plenty petrol station. Rotorua Police are investigating an... Read More

Our Place to stay until 2020

The Tauranga City Council has agreed to continue to support the city centre activation ‘Our Place'. The support will allow Our Place to stay at 91 Willow... Read More