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Thunderstorms, hail, rain, snow to hit NZ

A blast of wild wintry weather with thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail is tipped to hit the North Island this afternoon. Auckland is set to be soaked... Read More

Joint investigation busts international crime cell

Police and Customs have disrupted a Mexican crime syndicate operating out of central Auckland, allegedly importing and distributing methamphetamine. Three... Read More

Stallions and loose horses a risk to safety

The subject of risks to the safety of both horses and people caused by stallions in the town was discussed at an Ōpōtiki District Council meeting on Tuesday. Despite... Read More

Robbery reports at Tauranga service station

Police are investigating an incident at Mobil in Brookfield, Tauranga. SunLive understands that at robbery took place at the service station overnight, but... Read More

Special invite to Tauranga’s careers expo

A special information session, aimed at helping parents and whānau of teens struggling to decide what to do when they leave school, runs today from 4-8pm at... Read More

NZ Post truck catches fire, 2000 parcels destroyed

About 2000 parcels have been destroyed after an NZ Post truck caught fire last week. The truck caught fire in Te Kuiti in the early hours of July 31,... Read More

Man charged in relation to WBOP death

One person is facing assault charges in relation to the death of another person in Paengaroa last month. Police were called to a property on Showground Rd... Read More

New direction for Public Service

The Government is issuing a new Workforce Policy Statement outlining expectations and priorities for employment relations across the Public Sector. Minister... Read More

Paris 2024: Tauranga sailor proud of campaign

New Zealand faces another nervy wait for a shot at a second Olympic sailing medal, as the fickle Marseille wind pushed the mixed multihull decider into a reserve... Read More

Man acquitted of Tauranga toddler's murder

Warning: This story contains medical evidence that may be distressing for some readers. For the past week-and-a-half, Adrian Clancy has sat quietly behind... Read More

Tauranga and Mount Lotto player celebrate win

Seventeen lucky Lotto players, including one from Tauranga and one from Mount Maunganui will be over the moon after each winning $26,424 with Lotto Second Division... Read More

Threatened dabchick victim of dog attack

A threatened dabchick/weweia has been killed by a dog at Lake Ōkāreka near Rotorua. Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks, with a total... Read More