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Road reopens after vehicle recovered at Maungatapu

The Police National Dive Squad has recovered the vehicle, a blue Toyota Hilux ute, believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga,... Read More

Koningsdag – the Kings’ Birthday

Warmly welcomed in to the monthly gathering of the Tauranga Dutch friendship group, I find myself surrounded by laughter and conversational buzz. This cosy, warm,... Read More

One deceased inside vehicle off Maungatapu Bridge

Police have confirmed that the driver of a vehicle has been found inside the vehicle that crashed off the side of Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga... Read More

Dive Squad at Maungatapu Bridge

Police are still working to locate a vehicle believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga, yesterday evening, April 27. The Police... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge remains closed after collision

Update: 8am Police are working to locate a vehicle believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga, yesterday evening, April 27. The... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge closed following collision

Update: 11.30pm A Sunlive reporter at Maungatapu Bridge reports that Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB's) have entered the water below the bridge. Police have confirmed... Read More

Papamoa Civic Service the first of many

The first Civic Service took place at the new Papamoa Cenotaph today. Members of the public gathered to remember those who served in the First World War. The... Read More

Thousands gather to commemorate Anzac Day

The sun rose over Mount Maunganui beach this morning, making for a spectacular sight for dawn service goers. People of all ages gathered at Marine Parade cenotaph... Read More

Rare and interesting event to take place

In the early hours of Friday April 26, according to the Tauranga Astronomical Society, a rare and interesting event will take place. That event is the occultation,... Read More

Unprovoked incident at Te Puke Holiday Park

Multiple police units have been spotted in Te Puke this afternoon. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says something has happened at the Te Puke Holiday... Read More

One arrested in Greerton

UPDATED: 11.51AM: One person has been arrested this morning in Greerton. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened on Marshall Ave, near Barkes... Read More

Sam Tanner to join Tauranga parkrun celebrations

As Tauranga parkrun celebrates its first birthday this Saturday, they'll also be celebrating the inclusion of record-breaking runner Sam Tanner, who has confirmed... Read More