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Two degrees tonight

In today's weather we are expecting fine spells. A few showers from late morning, with a chance of heavy showers in the afternoon, and clearing in the evening.... Read More

One robot’s trip in space on video

Want to see a robot in space? It may sound like a SunLive is promoting a science fiction movie, but no. We're wanting to share with our readers a two minute highlight... Read More

Silver for kayaker Dawson

Mike Dawson added a silver sheen to an otherwise disappointing weekend for New Zealand kayakers, picking up just the third-ever World Cup medal in Slovakia overnight. The... Read More

Showers expected to clear this evening

In today's weather we are expecting occasional showers, clearing this evening. Also northwesterlies, tending to become a brisk westerly in the afternoon. It's... Read More

Trees come alive with knitted song

More than 40 trees in Greerton Village were ‘dressed' this morning with artists and knitters using the theme ‘Depict your Favourite Song'. The popular... Read More

Car crashes into barrier on SH2

UPDATE 1.37pm - A vehicle has hit a barrier on SH2 near the Otumoetai offramp. A police media spokesperson says the accident happened about 1.30. "We received... Read More

Welcome Bay welcomes new underpass

If you haven't already driven on it yourself, then it's probably been the topic of your morning small talk - Welcome Bay is welcoming the new Maungatapu underpass. Situated... Read More

A sunny winter’s day

In today's weather we are expecting a fine day with southerly breezes. It's a three-clothing layer and one-windproof layer day today with a high of 14... Read More

Battle of Te Ranga commemorated

A gathering at dawn today was held to commemorate the Battle of Te Ranga. The Te Ranga Reserve on the corner of Pyes Pa Road and Joyce Road was the site of this... Read More

The Beatles and the shortest day

Today is the shortest day of the year. In today's weather we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud. Also gusty southeasterlies, easing from the afternoon. It's... Read More

Caved in road to remain closed for several days

A road in Waihi will remain closed for several days after a large tomo, which caved in underneath the road last night, leaving a hole about 1.8m wide at the surface... Read More

Lights to illuminate a winter night’s sky

Tauranga's heart of the city will come to light at this year's midwinter celebration Winter Nights Winter Lights. The free, all-ages event, presented by Tauranga... Read More