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Girl’s training helps save five-year-old

When a teenager spotted a five-year-old boy struggling in the water on The Strand, she didn't think twice about plucking him from the water. The 13-year-old had... Read More

Retired Tauranga woman wins $1 million

A Tauranga retiree has won $1 million in a Bonus Bonds draw this month. The winner, who heard about the prize on her wedding anniversary, says her only big purchase... Read More

Jay-Jay stops into town

Radio personality Jay-Jay Harvey has made a fleeting stop into the Bay of Plenty, attracting thousands of self-proclaimed ‘fan-girls' during her visit. The... Read More

Body found near Waihi

Police searching for a missing fisherman have located a second body in Homunga Bay, near Waihi Beach. Two men went missing in the area on March 11. The body of... Read More

Anna Paquin, Alcatraz, and your weather

Today we are expecting sunny spells with the odd shower from the afternoon and light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a high of 22 and an overnight... Read More

Wanted man sparks Tauranga armed callout

A large police presence in Welcome Bay overnight sparked a number of people's curiosity, with people taking to social media wondering what was going on. A SunLive... Read More

Mayor turns down invite to meet Obama

Most mayors couldn't believe their eyes when they saw an invitation for dinner with Barack Obama. Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless turned his down. "Unfortunately... Read More

Confusion at The Lakes

Lakes Boulevard residents evicted from their homes by Tauranga City Council remain confused about when they will be able to return. Initially they were removed... Read More

The problems of success at the Bay Oval

The first summer of cricket under lights at the Bay Oval was a resounding success that has the Bay Oval Trust reassessing requirements for the next summer of cricket. Bay... Read More

SunLive's top news- March 20

Medical event possible cause of crash https://sunlive.co.nz/news/175619-medical-event-possible-cause-of-crash.html Truck stops, blocking SH29 lane https://sunlive.co.nz/news/175628-truck-stops-blocking-sh29-lane.html Tauranga... Read More

Shakeup begins for Mount carpark

Mount Maunganui's new urban green space development at 123-141 Maunganui Road is set to begin soon, providing a new space for people to enjoy by December 2018. It... Read More

‘Mammoth’ kiwifruit orchard for sale

One of New Zealand's biggest privately-owned kiwifruit orchard portfolios has been placed on the market for sale. The portfolio consists of three separate mid to... Read More