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Wet April delays Papamoa Hills opening

Efforts to rebuild the main walking access track at Papamoa Hills Regional Park have been delayed due to the combined effects of Cyclones Debbie, Cook and the wettest... Read More

Brake faults stops train in tracks

A brake fault stopped a freight train leaving Tauranga today in its tracks - 500m inside the 8.9km Kaimai Tunnel. The fault resulted in the train losing air pressure... Read More

Rider copped after dead end turn

A fleeing motorcyclist who dumped his bike after turning into a no exit road, was arrested after a police dog found him hiding in the drainage ditch. The pursuit... Read More

New SunLive app for android users

Keeping up with the latest news while on the run has become even more efficient for android users. Bay of Plenty-based SunMedia has launched a new android app for... Read More

Fined $30K for black market paua

A Tauranga company that owns two local food outlets has been fined $30,000 for possessing paua from the black market. The company had earlier pleaded guilty and... Read More

Man found dead on Papamoa beach named

Police can now release the name of the man who was found dead on Papamoa Beach last week. Paul Charles Schiphorsts body found on the beach near Karewa Parade on... Read More

A colder way to start your day

It's certainly a colder morning across New Zealand this morning with frosty areas, mostly in the south, and temperatures as low as four degrees around Waikato. The... Read More

Truck and car crash in Welcome Bay

One person has been taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries following a smash between a car and truck. Emergency services were called to the crash on... Read More

Today's weather with Rosalie

Today the weather forecast is for blue skies and light winds. There's a winter bite in the air making it a three-layer-of-clothing day but still remember to wear... Read More

Help The Sallies end poverty in NZ

Currently The Salvation Army is seeing a large number of Tauranga families and individuals reaching out for assistance. Despite this, many Kiwis treat poverty as... Read More

Pie advice from a five time winner

For Bethlehem baker Patrick Lam, success is as much about luck as it is about the pies he makes for his business, Patrick's Pies café and bakery. But watch... Read More

Time to find out who has the best pie

Entries are open for the 2017 NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards. This year marks the 21st NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards, a competition launched to promote the culinary... Read More