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Temperatures drop as snow falls on NZ

A cold front moving over New Zealand has started to march up the South Island bringing a dumping of snow. WeatherWatch.co.nz has had reports of isolated snow... Read More

Quakes rattle Eastern Bay of Plenty

A series of earthquakes has shaken the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The first hit at 6.20pm, 25 km south-west of Whakatane, and was 3.5 on the Richter scale. More... Read More

Family of 155 on Norris Street

It's probably the ultimate brag for a club - we keep you alive. It certainly makes the twilight years social and enjoyable. 'I know for a fact I wouldn't... Read More

Tauranga rating regimes changes decided

Tauranga's rating system is going to change in line with councillors deciding to change the uniform annual general charge from the current maximum of 30 per... Read More

Kauri re-classified as a threatened species

The mighty kauri tree has been officially re-classified as a threatened species for the first time. Pohutukawa, manuka, and rata have also been classed as threatened... Read More

Four-midable Tauranga book place in next round

Tauranga City booked their place in the next round of the Chatham Cup with a resounding 4-1 win over Metro on Monday - but not before some treacherous North Island... Read More

Standalone Kiwibank branch for Tauranga

Kiwibank has announced plans to create a standalone Kiwibank branch in Tauranga, ending their partnership with New Zealand Post in the process. General Manager... Read More

SunLive’s top news- June 5

SunLive's top news stories: Severe weather watch still in force https://sunlive.co.nz/news/181239-severe-weather-watch-still-force.html Fatal house fire under... Read More

Tauranga kids off to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand football club Tauranga City AFC has teamed up with Lengo Football Academy, an Australian/Tanzanian-based organisation, to transform a FIFA World Cup... Read More

Less waste building better communities

A group of locals is working hard to reduce food waste and ensure people in need have enough to eat. Waste Not Want Not, a local food rescue organisation set... Read More

Panel heaters being recalled

A number of panel heaters are being recalled due to fears the products may overheat and cause a fire. A warning listed on Consumer.org.nz says some panel heaters... Read More

Government’s Fair Pay Agreement work to begin

The Government's work on establishing Fair Pay Agreements, helping design a collective bargaining system to lift wages and productivity in New Zealand, will be... Read More