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Tauranga road closures, flooding and slips update

The public is warned to stay away from rivers and flood waters says Tauranga City Council. Heavy overnight rain has eased in Tauranga this morning, but with more... Read More

Train derailed near Te Puke

UPDATE 11.15AM: A section of train tracks in the Bay of Plenty remains closesd after a derailment earlier this morning. Around 5.30am, a freight train travelling... Read More

Chris Hipkins sworn in as Prime Minister

UPDATE 11.23am: Chris Hipkins is today being sworn in as prime minister, formally completing the handover of power from Jacinda Ardern. Watch the livestream... Read More

Speeding campaign to combat NZ crashes

There are no excuses to speed - that's the simple concept of a new road safety marketing campaign which has today been launched by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Oropi community fed-up with dumped rubbish

Oropi locals are rallying together in efforts to keep their region clean. After numerous dumpings of rubbish on rural roads, residents have had enough and are... Read More

Legendary Kiwis rise to the occasion

A group of passionate Kiwis, including some of New Zealand's favourite former athletes, are taking part in a gruelling physical and mental challenge to raise awareness... Read More

WorkSafe to investigate bouncy castle incident

WorkSafe has confirmed it will investigate an incident on New Year's Eve when a bouncy castle flipped over in Tauranga, as a witness whose family members were mowed... Read More

Whitianga boating club under threat from storm

A Whitianga boating club is nearly on the edge of falling off its bank into the sea following a high tide on Tuesday morning. The Mercury Bay Boating Club has... Read More

Five injured in Matua bouncy castle incident

Tauranga City Council have released a further statement on Sunday afternoon following an incident with a bouncy castle at the Matua New Year's Eve community... Read More

One injured after Matua bouncy castle blows away

One person is suffering injuries after a bouncy castle blew away at a New Year's Eve celebration in Matua's Fergusson Park. SunLive received numerous... Read More

Boat slides off trailer on Tauranga highway

One boat is having an unfortunate end to a hot summer's day. A video sent to SunLive shows a boat which has slipped off of it's trailer near the Chapel... Read More

Calls to keep fisheries sustainable

The Ministry for Primary Industries is encouraging recreational fishers to follow the fishing rules this summer and "take only what you need for a feed". "Summer... Read More