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Weather in a minute with Rosalie

Friday July 28 2017 from Sun Live on Vimeo. The weather forecast is a few morning showers, then fine with a fresh morning southerly change. It's a three-clothing-layer... Read More

Red Fox cold case re-opens

Police are re-opening their investigation into the Red Fox Tavern murder, the 1987 shooting in Maramarua, of tavern proprietor Chris Bush. Chris was shot dead at... Read More

Suspected stolen avos sold at Mount

Avocado industry export supply group AVOCO has been working with Bay of Plenty police over recent thefts in the region. In the past few days, they have passed on... Read More

Woman injured in hit and run

A woman has been injured in a hit and run in Welcome Bay this evening. A police spokesperson says two vehicles collided near the intersection of Kaitemako Road... Read More

MC withdraws from gala dinner

Dick Tayler has had to withdraw from the annual Tauranga Gala Dinner, as he recovers from his recent heart attack suffered in Rotorua in June. Dick was to MC the... Read More

Changes at city hall

An overview of the implications of some recent council decisions and how they are changing the decision making style of the Tauranga City Council has been made... Read More

Te Puke tree climber representing NZ

Local man Andy Neverman is among five New Zealanders vying for a world title in tree climbing this week. More than 60 of the world's best male and female professional... Read More

Antarctic air to blast through NZ

An active cold front surges through Wellington this evening, sweeping gale force southerlies over southern and eastern North Island areas in its wake. Cold Antarctic... Read More

Poike highway scrub fire out

UPDATED: A scrub fire reported near Poike is out now. Firefighters were called to the blaze near State Highway 29A, between Poike and Welcome Bay roads, just before... Read More

Focus on stopping meth supply in Thames

Thames Police are warning anyone considering supplying drugs in the community to expect to be prosecuted and face a lengthy prison term. Roman Cossey, a 31-year-old... Read More

New appointed Tauranga Crown Solicitor

Tauranga lawyer Anna Pollett has been appointed Crown solicitor for Tauranga, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced this week. She takes over the role... Read More

Dreaming big for Bay Dreams

The first line-up for Bay Dreams 2018 has been announced, with international artists such as DJ Snake and Foster the People set to perform at the January 2 festival. The... Read More