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Stolen vehicle dumped in Wairoa River

A vehicle submerged in the Wairoa River is being towed out this morning. A police spokesperson says the vehicle was spotted this morning and 'arrangements are... Read More

Wairoa Bridge open after truck crash

UPDATED: Wairoa Bridge is now open after a two truck crash earlier this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is flowing. "There is... Read More

Armed police in Ohauiti

Armed police have been spotted in Ohauiti this afternoon. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say they saw armed officers on Honeysuckle Lane. SunLive... Read More

Wanting a fair system for towing in Tauranga

A Tauranga towing company is calling for a fair roster system to tow vehicles from crash scenes. Tauranga Towing is located out in Te Puna and has been wanting... Read More

Happiness the key to a long life

A Tauranga woman can't ask for more on her 105th birthday, with a piece of decadent chocolate cake and glass of lemonade in front of her, and her best friend by... Read More

Tauranga teen‘s race against time as muscles waste

Jessie Russell gave birth to her daughter in 2005, and 14 years later, she says it's still like she is caring for a newborn. Her daughter Maija Fredrichberg,... Read More

Politicians‘ comments seem promising about SH2

State Highway 2 from Bethlehem to Katikati has always been a vocal talking point in the Bay of Plenty, but recently there are promising comments from members of... Read More

Farm Street open following crash

UPDATE 6.14PM: Farm Street is now open following a crash between a car and motorcycle. A car and motorcycle have crashed near Bayfair this afternoon. A police... Read More

Funding secured for Tauranga’s new cruise hub

More than 4000 jobs are expected to be created in the tourism industry following the Tauranga City Council securing nearly $1 million in central government funding... Read More

Tauranga‘s ‘forgotten aviator’ honoured with mural

Tauranga's newest mural is honouring a ‘forgotten aviator'. Graham Hoete, or more commonly known as Mr G, unveiled his newest piece at the new Tauranga... Read More

Mud glorious mud!

It was mud glorious mud today and lots of it. Only 20 minutes' drive north of Tauranga, at the Pahoia Domain, mud reigned, just waiting to be conquered. And... Read More

49er FX sailors ready for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Test

Rio 2016 silver medallists Molly Meech and Alex Maloney have touched down in Japan and begun training ahead of their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Test Event. The 49er FX... Read More