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100 climbs of the Papamoa Hills

It's not uncommon for people, still in the throes of an alcohol-induced fugue of the night before, to make rash promises on New Year's Day. Resolutions to lose... Read More

Weather, Phar Lap and Pocahontas

Good morning today is Thursday April 5, 2018. Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 25 and an... Read More

Crash reported on Hewletts Road

UPDATED 9AM: A tow truck has been called to the scene of a crash on Hewletts Road. A police spokesperson says the incident involved a truck and a car. "No injuries... Read More

Suicidal woman charged by police

A mental health nurse urged police not to charge a woman with driving offences on the same night she was suicidal, an inquest was told yesterday. The inquest for... Read More

Scammers target elderly woman

An elderly woman was shaking and looking as if she was about to burst into tears when she asked supermarket staff for iTunes vouchers. The staff knew something... Read More

Public feedback urged on fuel hike

The government is seeking feedback from the public on a proposal to increase the fuel excise duty by between nine and 12 cents a litre over three years. This was... Read More

Man dies in SH1 crash

UPDATED 7.50PM: A man is dead following a crash between a truck and ute on State Highway 1. Emergency services were called to the crash on the highway, at Karapiro,... Read More

Home buyers taking their time

Tauranga home values rose 4.5 per cent year on year and 1.9 per cent over the past three months, according to the latest QV House Price Index. 'Activity has increased... Read More

Museum essay winners announced

The winners of a youth essay competition were announced at an event held at Tauranga Art Gallery on Wednesday evening. Lilli Scott, a Year 13 student from Aquinas... Read More

Thrilling showdown at IRB finale

More than 300 Surf Lifeguards are set to descend on Waihi Beach this weekend for the BP New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships finale. The lifeguards... Read More

SunLive's top news- April 4

SunLive's top news stories: Police name hunter killed in Kaimai bush https://sunlive.co.nz/news/176738-police-name-hunter-killed-kaimai-bush.html The difficult... Read More

Crash causes delays

Traffic is delayed following a two car crash on SH29A at Maungatapu, near the overbridge. Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.45pm. Sunlive understands... Read More