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Impact of the loss of Māori Health Authority

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the government's process by which it seeks to disestablish the Māori Health Authority falls well short... Read More

Splashes of colour and culture!

Prepare for a burst of colours and culture as the Holi Colour Splash event returns to Memorial Park, Tauranga City, today, Saturday, March 2. Holi, renowned... Read More

SH36 reopens following serious crash

State Highway 36 has reopened following an earlier crash. SH36 between Tauranga and Ngongotaha was closed in both directions following a crash early on Saturday... Read More

Tourism data shows determination of the sector

New tourism data out on Thursday shows the continued importance of tourism to the New Zealand economy as tourism steps up to become our second-biggest export... Read More

Access barriers to PET-CT scans removed

New Zealanders now have the same access to PET-CT scans no matter where they live, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora has... Read More

Outcry over cuts in library service

Proposed cuts to library services have sparked an outcry among residents of Ōpōtiki, who say it's a place of refuge and learning for the eastern Bay of... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Hewletts Road

Reports are coming in of a crash on Hewletts Road in Mount Maunganui. Police say this was a two-vehicle collision that occured around 4.45pm. The road... Read More

Skatepark safety improvements ready to roll

Progress on the new Mount Maunganui destination skatepark is rolling on. As part of improving connectivity in the area, work has just begun on upgrading... Read More

Motorcycle crash in Pāpāmoa

Reports are coming in of a motorcycle crash. A SunLive caller says the crash occured in Pāpāmoa on Ashley place at around 4.30pm. Police say they received... Read More

Katikati Recycling Centre wants unwanted goods

Furniture, appliances, lawn mowers, old fridges, screws and bolts, and e-waste are just some of the items that will soon be accepted at the Katikati Recycling... Read More

Sex trafficking documentary premiers in Tauranga

The documentary on sex buyers premieres in Tauranga on Friday, March 1, at 7.30pm at Luxe Cinemas. The documentary will arrive on New Zealand shores for... Read More

Skirl to swirl the Mount

The skirl of bag pipes and the steady beat of drums will swirl Mount Maunganui this weekend as the City of Tauranga Pipe Band holds a prestigious contest for... Read More