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VIDEO: Mixture of pattern & chaos in December

El Nino peaks in December and January, just in time for the hottest part of summer. WeahterWatch's final ClimateWatch for 2023 focuses on pattern... Read More

Opening council workshops a 'hard nut to crack'

The ombudsman's call to open council workshops is a 'hard nut to crack' a Western Bay councillor says. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Matamata man dies following Sanson crash

A Matamata man has been named as the person who died following a crash in Sanson last week. Police have today named 25-year-old Daniel Armstrong as the person... Read More

45 years of pedalling round the lake

The atmosphere of New Zealand's greatest cycling event has been electric following the 45th annual edition of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Organisers,... Read More

Large police operation in Western Bay

Members of the public are reporting a large police operation in the Western Bay of Plenty. A number of people have contacted SunLive to report a large police... Read More

The Coromandel cure

To encourage Kiwis to include The Coromandel on their itinerary this summer, Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a world-first campaign, backed by science.... Read More

Super saloon championship returns to Baypark

Championship racing action returns to Baypark Speedway this weekend with the Mount Maunganui venue hosting the Roadster Auto Rewards North Island Super Saloon... Read More

Confidence returns as property prices increase

The property market is showing continual signs of revival, with month-on-month price increases recorded across every region, according to Trade Me's Property... Read More

Classic car convoy for annual toy run in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty car clubs will join forces this afternoon to collect toys and donations for local charities ahead of Christmas. Plus, the event doubles as an opportunity... Read More

Arrests made relation to firearm and drug offences

Ongoing investigations into the theft of firearms from a Hamilton club led to the execution of three warrants. Waikato Police's Tactical Crime Unit with assistance... Read More

Volunteering manager wins Local Hero medal

Tauranga Volunteering Services manager Angela Wallace is a finalist in the national Local Hero awards for her work founding Awhina House, a transitional housing... Read More

Is the long-term plan advancing too hastily?

Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association is frustrated by the fast advances of Tauranga City Council's Long-Term Plan. 'The long-term plan is looking... Read More