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Tauranga Airport emergency: plane lands safely

UPDATED: A plane has landed safely following an emergency at Tauranga Aiport this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the airport just before 1.30pm,... Read More

Suspicious package found at 3rd Ave building

UPDATED 9.24AM: A suspicious package has been found at a building in Tauranga this morning. Cordons are in place on 3rd Ave, between Cameron and Devonport roads. A... Read More

Community rallies behind Welcome Bay man

He was left in the cold on Friday night after thieves stole all of Terry Sullivan's dry wood, leaving him with very little. Now, nearly a week after it... Read More

$1.6 million boost into BOP trades scheme

Minister of Employment Willie Jackson announced a $1.6 million investment into the Pathway to Trades programme at BCITO in Tauranga today. Pathway to Trades,... Read More

Woman charged following Tauranga stabbing

A woman is facing one charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to an assault... Read More

Under 15 basketball on show in Tauranga

The Aon under 15 national basketball tournament is taking place at the Trustpower Arena from today, July 17 until Saturday, July 20. 40 boys and girls teams from... Read More

Car smashes into tree near Katikati

One person has been transported to hospital following a crash south of Katikati this morning. A police spokesperson says they were called to the scene on Tetley... Read More

One in hospital following assault in Brookfield

One person has been taken to hospital in critical conditon following an assault in Brookfield. A message to the SunLive Facebook page says they saw four police... Read More

Twilight train rides to celebrate 40th birthday

Hundreds of people wrapped up in their winter woollies on Saturday night to catch a twilight steam train from Palmerville Station. The Tauranga Model and Marine... Read More

Police unveil new Eagle helicopters

New Zealand Police has officially unveiled its brand new fleet of Eagle helicopters at a launch event at Onehunga on Friday afternoon. From July 1, the Police... Read More

Saving lives one AED at a time in Tauranga

A new AED Defib installed outside the Lucky 7 Superette in Mangatapu is already up and running, thanks to the Tauranga Rotary Club. Tauranga Rotary president... Read More

Crash causing delays on SH29a

A crash is causing delays on State Highway 29a, near Matapihi, this afternoon. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle is facing the wrong way... Read More