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Fifth youth linked to murder case

A fifth youth has been arrested in connection with the death of Opotiki man, Kelly Donner. Kelly died in Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay on March 4. "A 14-year-old male has... Read More

Medals on the agenda for Kiwi sailors

Tauranga sailor Sam Meech has guaranteed himself a medal at the Princess Sofia regatta in Palma and three other New Zealand boats will be fighting for a podium... Read More

Waihi crash cause still unknown

The preliminary findings into the cause of the ultralight aircraft crash near Waihi on March 28 haven't confirmed pilot Rod Vaughan's assertion that a collision... Read More

Tauranga Sport at home en masse

It's rugby mayhem. But it's also a very positive indication of the health of our national game at the grassroots level. A dozen or so junior grade rugby teams -... Read More

Fatal crash in Mount Maunganui

A motorcyclist has died at the scene following a serious crash on Totara Street this morning. Police were called to the crash between SH2 Hewletts Road, and Waimarie... Read More

Missing hunters found safe and well

The father and son who were overdue from a hunting trip in Waioeka Gorge near Opotiki have been found safe and well. "The pair found their own way out of the bush... Read More

Maori electoral option packs in the mail

Information packs went out to 477,000 Maori voters this week as the 2018 Maori Electoral Option gets underway. The option runs from April 3-August 2 and allows... Read More

Hunters urged to claim their spots

Game bird hunters are being reminded time is running out to claim their favourite maimai or duck shooting spot in time for the start of the new hunting season.... Read More

What's on - Guinea pigs and art shows

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome to Saturday, the start of what I hope will be another fantastic weekend for you. While the temperature is slowing cooling... Read More

Search for missing hunters near Opotiki

A search begins this morning for a father and son who are missing in the bush near Opotiki. A police media spokesperson says police and LandSAR will be coordinating... Read More

Candidates slam councillor

It's a simple, procedural, postal by-election to fill a vacancy at Tauranga City Council, but three weeks out from the close of voting, there has been a heated... Read More

Light display leaves human mark

A digital artist Brian Knep is reflecting human movement by projecting light patterns. Healing Pools is an interactive floor projection with patterns that change... Read More