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Fatal house fire treated as homicide

Police have launched a homicide investigation following a fire which killed a 58-year-old woman. Roma Midwood died in a house fire on May 1 in Tirau. Based on investigations... Read More

Name suppression for murder accused

The man charged with the murder of Kim Richmond has been granted interim name suppression. The 45-year-old was arrested yesterday and appeared in Hamilton District... Read More

Crash blocking Golf Road

Motorists are being warned to expect delays as emergency services deal with a crash in Mount Maunganui. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a person... Read More

Car written off in crash

At least one vehicle will be written off after a crash in Judea this morning. The incident occurred at around 8.52am on Koromiko Street. Western Bay of Plenty road... Read More

The chef and the onion

At the heart of Tauranga's emergency housing programme are some superb street food cooking classes. 'Stephen Wilson is coming in regularly,” says Te Tuinga... Read More

Weather and history with Rosalie

Today's weather forecast is looking fine at first followed by cloudy periods in the afternoon and southeast breezes. It's s three-clothing-layer day with a high... Read More

Driver injured in truck crash

A truck driver suffered minor injuries when the truck and trailer unit he was driving rolled on State Highway 27, near Matamata. Emergency services were called... Read More

Valuing team work in a unique situation

Parents with children on the spectrum age can face many challenges. Mary Anne Gill talks to a Tauranga woman about how her 41-year-old son is still transitioning.... Read More

Woman assaulted in Whitianga

Police are seeking information from the public after a woman was assaulted in Whitianga on the weekend. The incident happened between 11pm and 11.15pm on Saturday... Read More

Looking for the next rescue boat

One of the missions facing Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard unit manager Steve Russel during the next few years is beginning the process that will see the eventual... Read More

Women confront their demons

It's an anthology of stories that will shock, inspire and encourage. It's also a celebration of brave and inspirational women. The book has an elongated, no nonsense... Read More

Arrest in missing woman case

A 45 year old Waikato man was today charged with the murder of Kim Richmond, the Arohena woman whose body was found in her ute in Lake Arapuni last week. Kim Louise... Read More