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Cyclones highlight climate change

Kaiaua resident Alex Corbett never believed in climate change - but a large storm that hit the Firth of Thames in January, flooding his home and dozens of others,... Read More

Ambulances to take patients to GPs

More patients are likely to be referred or taken to their family doctors by ambulance staff under a new initiative that aims to ensure that patients receive the... Read More

Weather, history and sea conditions

Today we are expecting a fine and partly cloudy day with westerly breezes. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 25 and an overnight low of 13 degrees.... Read More

Police name man killed in Bay crash

Police have released the name of a man killed in a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Hona Robinson died in a crash in Rotorua on Saturday March 31. The 19-year-old was... Read More

Hunter shot in Kaimai forest identified

The body of the 57-year-old man who died following a hunting incident in the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park has been removed from the scene. Detective Senior Sergeant... Read More

The difficult birth of a green space

It is probably one of the most controversial addresses at the Mount. But now, after a long and at times acrimonious process, the transformation of the Mount Maunganui... Read More

Bands for the Papamoa evacuation event

Tauranga City Council is encouraging people to practise their evacuation plans with an invitation to walk or cycle to the official opening of the purpose-built... Read More

SunLive's top news- April 3

SunLive's top news stories:Body discovered at Port of Taurangahttps://sunlive.co.nz/news/176618-body-discovered-at-port-of-tauranga.html Hunter's body to be moved... Read More

Safety focus on transport changes

The government's draft policy statement on land transport is proposing a big shift in emphasis towards public transport and improvements to local roads. The draft... Read More

Celebrating a special volunteer

Local man Brian Albrecht has recently been honoured by Tauranga Hospital for his many years as a volunteer supporting people who've lost their voice, with a special... Read More

Tauranga businesses join forces

Tauranga businesses are joining forces to support the SOS Edgecumbe Charity Ride. A community project organised by Tony Ngawhika of Tauranga Weekend Riders, the... Read More

Funds available for creative communities

Do you, or someone you know, have a creative project in mind but need funding to get it off the ground? The Creative Communities Scheme could help you! But be quick,... Read More