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Tomorrow People returns to the Bay

One of Aotearoa's favourite reggae acts is returning to the Bay, bringing fans the best of an album which is now known for booting Ed Sheeran from his top place... Read More

Young actor loses hair for musical

It's something many adult actors would be reluctant to do, but Otumoetai College student Bailey Hocking is showing his commitment to a role by shaving his head. The... Read More

Uber Eats launches in Tauranga

Foodies from throughout Tauranga will be satisfied for days with a wide range of delicious and distinct culinary choices now available at the touch of a fingertip.... Read More

SPCA warns of new rabbit virus

The SPCA is warning rabbit owners to be vigilant after the presence of a new strain of the rabbit calicivirus (Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 or RHDV2) in... Read More

Trials and tribulations on Te Puna roads

People stuck in traffic on State Highway 2 believe a two-week trial on the highway near Te Puna is the cause of a number of traffic delays today. The trial began... Read More

Sullivan Lake dredging delayed

Planned ‘desilting' of Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne will begin in September, to comply with the conditions of the Resource Consent for the work. Reporting... Read More

Mount rest home wins aged care award

A Mount Maunganui rest home has won the Aged Advisor Best Aged Care Medium/Large Facility (North Island) Award for the second year in a row. Malyon House on Heath... Read More

Morning delays near Te Puna

Reports are coming in that traffic is heavy flowing near Te Puna. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is backed up all the way to Whakamarama. SunLive... Read More

The Kollective taking shape

As the largest co-work space in New Zealand nears completion, two aspects concerning the internal structure and operation of the building are being finalised. That's... Read More

A thundery afternoon forecast

The weather forecast today is for showers, possibly heavy and thundery from the afternoon, clearing in the evening as northerlies change westerly. It's a one-clothing... Read More

Tauranga pro-squash player turns mentor

Squash New Zealand is tapping in to current knowledge to help enhance New Zealand's young talent and develop new players for the future of the sport. Professional... Read More

'Green’ warriors grow for the future

Jizzy Green of Katikati is living proof that you can live a sustainable lifestyle while living in the middle of town. Jizzy and husband Mike‘s 1228 square... Read More