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Environmental Hui to draw conservation enthusiasts

Wellington Environmentalist of the Year 2017, Kelvin Hastie, and Waikato University's Dr Carolyn King are the keynote drawcards... read more

Review of Rotorua flood under way

Judith Stanway will chair the independent panel that will review what happened and what contributed to flooding in Ngongotaha... read more

Lakes seeing record spawning levels

Anglers are being urged to get into some “terrific” fishing on the Rotorua lakes – after reports of excellent... read more

Nurses issue first strike notice for July

Nurses have issued their first strike notice after not agreeing with the outcome of salary negotiations. But a District... read more

Caved in road to remain closed for several days

A road in Waihi will remain closed for several days after a large tomo, which caved in underneath the road last night, leaving... read more

Winter solstice marks shortest day of the year

Posted at 13:36pm Wednesday 20 Jun

Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year - the day with the least amount of available sunlight. The precise moment...read more

Bay cricketers make ND contracted players list

Posted at 13:04pm Wednesday 20 Jun

Four Bay of Plenty cricketers have been awarded contracts by Northern Districts for the 2018/19 season. Former...read more

Bay councils consider fuel tax

Posted at 11:45am Wednesday 20 Jun

Three Bay of Plenty councils are among 14 throughout the country who are considering regional fuel taxes similar...read more

Arrest in relation to suspected gang attack

Posted at 11:22am Wednesday 20 Jun

Police have arrested a person in relation to a group attack in the Bay of Plenty earlier this week. The 47-year-old...read more

Muller to be face of ‘responsible drinking’

Posted at 11:06am Wednesday 20 Jun

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has today put his hand up to be a champion for responsible drinking in Parliament,...read more

Swim Reaper betters water safety

Posted at 10:59am Wednesday 20 Jun

A new water safety campaign is making people think twice about their attitudes and behaviour around water....read more

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Caved in road to remain closed for several days

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Lights to illuminate a winter night’s sky

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Cloudy day with southeasterlies

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Cloudy with a chance of showers

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Where will the EOL weather balloons land?

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Bayfair’s first $115m development milestone

BLOGS

Leading the way with Destination Management

Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty We all know what an exceptional place the Bay of Plenty is to live and explore. And now we can share our love... read more

You're proud of them…are they proud of you?

Melissa Gordon Primary School Sport Director Sport Bay of Plenty Term two is the busiest term of the school year in regards to sporting events... read more

Jockey's steeplechase opening talk of the town

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The advent of social media ensured that a sensational comeback by jockey Aaron... read more

Sirens are go

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris I'm excited to tell you about council-approved funding for tsunami/civil... read more

Villach 1985 and Climate Change

Weather Eye with John Maunder Among the many climate science meetings I've attended, the most significant – at least in terms of climate... read more

Earth is a ball #5: Football For Friendship Diary Cam Day 2 & 3

Earth is a ball with Isla Ganley Young Journalist Keep up to date with daily diary cam reports from NZ representatives, Isla Ganley... read more

New old museum for Tauranga

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz You're welcome to sniff our ropey old relics We've solved the apparent problem of Tauranga not... read more

Mental health benefits of physical activity

Brad Haimona Active Families Advisor Sport Bay of Plenty Participation in sport and physical activity enhances not only physical wellbeing,... read more

HEADLINES

Elderly woman fleeced of $28k

An elderly woman has been left $28,000 dollars out of pocket after being the victim of a phishing scam....read more

9:48am Wednesday 20 Jun

Lights to illuminate a winter night’s sky

Tauranga's heart of the city will come to light at this year's midwinter celebration Winter Nights Winter Lights....read more

9:34am Wednesday 20 Jun

Road in Waihi caves in

A road near Waihi has caved in, forcing the Hauraki District Council to close the road. Trig Road South is closed...read more

7:44am Wednesday 20 Jun

Jury delivers guilty verdict in baby death case

The father accused of killing his nine-month-old daughter has been found guilty of her murder. A jury returned...read more

7:09am Wednesday 20 Jun

Matamata boy whipped up in tornado

A Waikato boy has had a lucky escape after he was swept up into the air by a tornado on his way home from school...read more

20:30pm Tuesday 19 Jun

New bylaws adopted in Whakatane

The rules are changing around dogs, alcohol, beaches, cemeteries, and ports and wharves, in Whakatane with...read more

6:47am Wednesday 20 Jun

Opinion Poll

Should schools be able to fine parents for parking illegally?

VOTE VIEW RESULTS

	Yes, schools should have the right to fine those putting children in danger.

	No, it should be left for police to handle.