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Sentencing ahead for Pyes Pa developer

Five charges have been laid against a man who carried out subdivision development work in the Pyes Pa area. Amandeep Singh is due to appear in Tauranga District... Read More

Hot grass gets weeds smoking

Tauranga City Council staff are experimenting with electrifying weeds in efforts to find a non-toxic weed control mechanism. The virtues of Hot Grass were praised... Read More

Coca-Cola, Gandhi and Cyclone Hola

Today we are expecting rain developing in the morning with heavy falls, from the effects of Cyclone Hola. These should be easing tonight. However expect a strong... Read More

Earthquake felt in Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty residents are reporting feeling the ground shaking following an earthquake overnight. Several SunLive readers have emailed in saying the quake... Read More

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

Police are continuing to investigate a crash which has left a motorcyclist in serious condition in Tauranga Hospital. Emergency services were called to the crash... Read More

Live: Cyclone Hola

Cyclone Hola is on track to bring heavy rain and severe gales to regions in the north and east of the North Island. MetService says it's expected to move south-eastwards... Read More

Murder investigation inquiries continue

Inquiries are continuing into the death of 40-year-old Kelly Alex Donner, who was found dead outside a pub in Flaxmere on Sunday March 11. Hawke's Bay Police are... Read More

Coromandel crayfisher charged

A Coromandel commercial crayfisher is being charged with not reporting his catch, while an amateur fishing charter boat was found with undersized fish following... Read More

Body found near Waihi Beach

A person's body has been found in the water in the Western Bay of Plenty. The body was found near the rocks at Homunga Bay, north of Waihi Beach. Police were notified... Read More

Woman dies after Tauranga crash

A woman hit by a car on Devonport Road on Friday has died. The lady was taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash on Devonport Road, near 1st Ave,... Read More

Cyclone Hola still tracking towards NZ

Tropical Cyclone Hola continues to track quickly towards New Zealand and will bring wind and rain across Monday before departing in the early hours of Tuesday morning.... Read More

Simon reveals caucus shake up

National Party Leader Simon Bridges has unveiled his new caucus line-up, saying it reflects his intention to make the most of the party's considerable experience... Read More