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Council’s $208 million funding bid

City councillors have approved a council bid for $208.6 million from the Government's Housing Infrastructure fund to progress big ticket infrastructure projects... Read More

SunLive's top news- May 2

SunLive's top news stories: Cat killings launch investigation https://sunlive.co.nz/news/178666-cat-killings-launch-investigation.html New speed limit for Matapihi... Read More

Power cut in Rotorua CBD

Motorists in Rotorua have been asked to drive with caution while the power is out across the CBD. Police say traffic lights in the CBD are not working due to the... Read More

Train hits car near Te Puke

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a train and a car near Te Puke. A police spokesperson says they were called to the scene of the accident... Read More

The Army offensive needs ammo

It seems an unenviable and insurmountable task - ‘fighting poverty and social distress' and ‘transforming lives and reforming society' in New Zealand... Read More

Reports of truck and car crash

UPDATE 1.45pm One person has sustained minor injuries following a crash in Mount Maunganui. A police media spokesperson say the crash happened just after 1pm. "Police... Read More

Bridges still wants museum to go ahead

Tauranga MP and National Party leader Simon Bridges says he's disappointed with the results of the museum referendum, but still intends to push for its construction... Read More

Highway submissions final day

Today's the final day for submissions on the Government's policy statement on land transport, with a 5pm deadline for Western Bay of Plenty residents wanting major... Read More

Two car crash at Mount Maunganui

No one appears to be hurt following reports of a crash between two cars in Mount Maunganui. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the accident happened... Read More

Cat killings launch investigation

An investigation has been launched following reports of the killing of four cats near Papamoa. Tauranga City Council Animal Services team leader Brent Lincoln says... Read More

Relief fund for Rotorua flood

A relief fund is being set up for community donations to the Rotorua residents affected by Sunday's storm. On Sunday afternoon a deluge flooded more than 20 Rotorua... Read More

Whakatane skaters come out on top

A packed-out home crowd has paid witness to an impressive win secured by Whakatane Roller Derby over Rotorua, at the team's first game of the season. WRDL's Brawl... Read More