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Christmas market for observatory

The Tauranga Astronomical Society is hosting a Christmas market fundraiser from 5pm-9pm on Tuesday, December 12, inside the Otūmoetai Sports & Recreation Club... Read More

Stocked shelves and opened worlds

The Christmas elves have been busy at work, stocking the shelves with wonderful treats and gifts, to bring a bit of jolliness to families in need. The elves... Read More

Mother survives stroke thanks to rescue helicopter

On a busy Friday morning in May, Caroline, a fit mother in her 40s, was going about her usual routine of getting her two kids ready for school. But in an... Read More

Keepers of the fruit forest in Arataki

Budding young gardeners got stuck in earlier this week, helping care for fruit trees that will feed the community's belly for years to come. Based in Arataki... Read More

Lifeguards battle the elements at national school

Wild weather added another challenging dimension to Surf Life Saving New Zealand's National Lifeguard School, testing the resilience and adaptability of surf... Read More

ECE Day of Action protests around Tauranga

Protesters are gathering around Tauranga today for the Early Childhood Education Day of Action. Teachers and staff are holding a national day of action to... Read More

Christmas community events around the Western Bay

This Christmas season will bring whānau and community together with jingle bells set to ring throughout the Western Bay thanks to the funding support of the... Read More

Police bust fake currency operation

A 29-year-old male will face the Court after a counterfeit currency and cannabis grow operation were uncovered in South Auckland. The arrest came during the... Read More

Tauriko school's water saving initiatives

A Tauranga school has met the challenge laid down by Tauranga City Council to find innovative ways to conserve water and use it more efficiently. As part... Read More

Two woman jumping out of a plane for charity

Maria Moore and Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill have signed themselves up to skydive 12,000ft for The Graeme Dingle Foundation "Drop for Youth" campaign this Sunday. ”We... Read More

Flames engulf Tauranga house

Investigations are underway into the cause of a house fire in Tauranga. Firefighters were called to the fire on Cameron Road just before midnight. A SunLive... Read More

Petrol prices at five-month low

Motorists are in for some pre-Christmas relief as petrol prices fall to a five-month low. The average price of 91 octane has fallen about five per cent since... Read More