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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

Police identify body found on train

Police have identified the body found on a train at the Port of Tauranga as that of a Whakamarama man. The 38-year-old's body was discovered on top of the train... Read More

Hunter's body to be moved from forest

Police have completed a scene examination in an area of Kaimai Range forest near Te Aroha where a hunter was shot and killed. The body of the hunter will be moved... Read More

Driver evades police in Whakatane

A driver has managed to evade police following a fleeing incident in Whakatane earlier today. The incident resulted in road spikes being deployed at the entrance... Read More

A new generation of jazz artists

A relaxed jazz festival brought about 30,000 people into Downtown Tauranga over the Easter weekend. 'It was very relaxed crowd, lots of families quite a few tourists.... Read More

Kiwi hit by car makes rare recovery

A kiwi bird left with serious injuries to her head and spine after being hit by a car in Whakatane, has made a rare recovery. The adult bird, named Fern, was rushed... Read More

Teen arrested in connection to stabbing

A man is recovering at home after being stabbed in Whakatane. The victim was taken to hospital following an assault on Monday night. A police media spokesperson... Read More

Hewletts Rd reopens after truck crash

UPDATED 11.30AM: Jean Batten Drive and Hewletts Road have reopened after closing this morning while a truck was removed. The NZTA advises motorists to expect delays... Read More

Public hui on logs fumigation

A log fumigation community group is holding a public hui to discuss how four people ended up in hospital following exposure to methyl bromide in the stacks at the... Read More

Easter road toll triples from last year

The Easter holiday road toll stands at six, four more than last year's total. Among those killed were two children in a crash between two cars and two truck-trailer... Read More

Papamoa crash under investigation

Police are continuing to investigate a two-car crash which lead to a power outage in Papamoa overnight. One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries following... Read More

Truck rolls near Tauranga Airport

A truck has rolled in Mount Maunganui, near Tauranga Airport. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck has rolled at the intersection of Jean Batten... Read More