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‘Accelerating’ Rotorua businesses

Firestation, the Bay of Plenty's business growth centre, is seeking applications to their Accelerate Programme to help Rotorua businesses fast-track their growth. Over... Read More

Crash reported in Tauriko

UPDATED 1.20PM: State Highway 29 is down to one lane heading northbound to Tauriko from the roundabout. A police spokesperson says the driver of a tow truck has... Read More

Mr G painting the HeART of the Community

'This is a dream project for me, being able to connect with locals, the community, people. It's the heart of what I do,” says acclaimed artist Graham ‘Mr... Read More

$220 weekly tax credit under Greens

The Green Party has announced new policy aimed at families, including an up to $220 a week Parental Tax Credit for those who can't get paid parental leave. The... Read More

Early arrival for winter

Winter has put on a preview show this weekend, with Tauranga dipping to three degrees Celsius last night, and a low of 4C expected again tonight. Freezing cold... Read More

Classic aircraft at Classic Flyers

Visitors to Classic Flyers today will be able to catch a glimpse of some classic aircraft, while those around Tauranga will only have to look up to see them in... Read More

Life’s too short not to have fun

Daisy Dukes, boardies and stubbies - they're usually summer attire, but there's a reason to bring out the shorts this winter and it's all for a good cause. The... Read More

Shel, Sylvia, Sylvia’s mother and Dennis

They say revenge is a dish best served cold. Shel Silverstein would have known. He got his own back on Sylvia's mother - the woman immortalised in the 1972 hit... Read More

What’s On? MayDay & Wedding Show

Good morning SunLive readers, and welcome to what just might be the coldest Sunday of the year so far. Fortunately, we have both indoor and outdoor events today,... Read More

Support for museum gains momentum

There was a strong sense of momentum about the development of a museum for Tauranga when an enthusiastic crowd of supporters gathered at Tauranga Art Gallery on... Read More

Vehicles stuck in snow on Desert Road

Several vehicles are reportedly stuck on the Desert Road (State Highway 1) due to snowfall in the area. Emergency services have this evening closed the road due... Read More

Te Puke skate park ready to roll

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is pleased to announce Te Puke's new designer skate park is now officially opened for the serious business of fun. Measuring... Read More