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Witnesses in murder case sought

The homicide investigation into the death of 28-year-old Hamilton woman Aroha Kerehoma (Kiwara) continues. She was found dead in her Dominion Road home in Nawton,... Read More

Body found under Wairoa Bridge

Reports are coming in of a suspected drowning in the Wairoa area, north of Bethlehem. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there was someone wrapped in... Read More

Acorn Foundation head stepping down

After 12 years at the helm of the Acorn Foundation, general manager Nicky Wilkins has announced she will be leaving the role later this year to pursue other interests. The... Read More

Maori metal band sign international deal

New Zealand's ‘Te Reo Metal' sensations, Alien Weaponry, have signed an international deal with Napalm Records in Europe, which will see their debut album... Read More

Wet weekend promised for Tauranga

It's going to rain this weekend with some heavy falls possible, as another sub-tropical low pressure system passes down the North Island's West Coast. How heavy... Read More

Water park users ‘not at risk’

Management at an inflatable fun park on Tauranga Harbour are downplaying a Sunday afternoon incident in which a nine-year-old boy became trapped under part of the... Read More

Human bones found at development site

Human bones have been discovered at a development site for a new coastal community in Papamoa. Tauranga City Council urban growth senior project manager Campbell... Read More

Bay of Plenty business fined $12,000

A Bay of Plenty kiwifruit labour business has been found to have made several breaches to employment law. A Labour Inspectorate investigation has found Ahead Limited... Read More

Recalled berries may contain metal

Traces of metal found in a berry product has forced the manufacturing company to issue a voluntary recall. FFOWCS Williams LTD has issued a recall on Orchard Gold... Read More

Trials loom for Bay gang clash accused

Trials involving members of two gangs involved in a clash in the Bay of Plenty are expected to begin later this year. An armed clash between the Mongrel Mob and... Read More

Azamara Journey returns for a third time

Azamara Journey will return to Tauranga on February 21, with the boutique cruise line Azamara Club Cruises' third local season expected to inject about $1.65 million... Read More

Fans arrive for Burt Munro Challenge

Stan Goodrick has made the two-day journey from Tauranga to Invercargill to experience his first Burt Munro Challenge. The longest stage was riding his Honda Africa... Read More