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Candidates to debate live on SunLive

Tauranga's by-election candidates will debate live tonight in an event livestreamed on SunLive. Sixteen of the 20 candidates have confirmed their attendance at... Read More

Eight intensive days of club rugby

The Baywide Club Rugby competition enters a grueling schedule of three games in eight days. Week five of the competition kicks off tomorrow, with week six just... Read More

Govt changes bad for tenants, landlords

A Tauranga landlord has lashed out at the government's proposed changes to rental rules, saying the extra costs are unaffordable for both tenants and landlords. Tony... Read More

Trophy on the line at Carrus Open

All roads lead to this moment as golfers enter the final event of the Jennian Homes Charles Tour season at the Carrus Open in Tauranga this week with Daniel Pearce... Read More

Vehicle smashes into power pole

People in the Mount Maunganui area may have woken to no power this morning after a vehicle crashed into a power pole. Emergency services were called to the single... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

The weather forecast today is for a fine morning, then a few cloudy periods from the afternoon and southwesterlies. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a... Read More

Highway lane closure to cause delays

One lane of State Highway 2 is closed this morning. The NZ Transport Agecny reports that the left lane of the highway, also known as Takitimu Drive, is closed between... Read More

Maketu woman knitting for Starship

Peggy Beech may be 92 but she proves you are never too old to help others. Her exhibition of 130 hand knitted dolls dresses in the People's Gallery - Toi ka rere,... Read More

Differing opinions on roadside drug test

The government has told police to catch more drunk drivers and stop pushing to saliva test drivers for drugs. Documents obtained under the Official Information... Read More

Hospital services to remain during rally

Normal hospital services will be available today and tomorrow while nurses and midwives undertake rallies in support of claims about their pay and working conditions. Bay... Read More

Three Lotto players win $333,333

Three Lotto players from Tauranga, Porirua and Picton will be celebrating a midweek windfall after winning $333,333 each with Lotto First Division in last night's... Read More

Power restored in Te Puke

Electricity supply has been restored to the majority of customers in Te Puke. A fault on Powerco's electricity network cut supply to 313 properties. Network Operations... Read More