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Christmas Lotto win in Whakatāne

One lucky Lotto player in Whakatāne has had a Christmas Day to remember after winning $142,857 in the Lotto First Division draw. The Bay of Plenty winning... Read More

Bagging the best deals on Boxing Day

Ah, Boxing Day - a day to lament the overindulgence of Christmas, snooze on the sofa, and for many of us, hit the shops. But it wasn't always this way. According... Read More

Serious injuries after car hits bridge on SH2

One person has suffered serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 on Christmas Day. Police report that the incident involved a car... Read More

Tsunami ambassadors onboard for Tauranga

You could be at home, working or simply enjoying a walk along Mount Main Beach when the possibility of a tsunami hitting our shores could become a reality. One... Read More

Today’s rules protect tomorrow’s catch

"Today's rules to protect tomorrow's catch" is the the message from Fisheries New Zealand as it kicks off a summer campaign to encourage fishers to know... Read More

Empty boat found in search for missing fisherman

The boat belonging to a fisherman who has been reported missing near Whangapoua has been located. At 2pm, Christmas Day, a private vessel came across the missing... Read More

Crash on SH2 near Whakamarama

There has been a vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama. A SunLive reader travelling from Pahoia towards Te Puna reports that the traffic is not moving... Read More

Christmas greetings from Te Puke to Katikati

What would Christmas be without shopping? Helping to draw shoppers to the local town centres and shopping areas are often events, parades and festivals organised... Read More

Christmas greetings from the garden – and art!

As the year closes, the team at the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival are looking forward to 2022 when the next festival will be held towards the end of... Read More

Merry Christmas from the WSFL team

Anne McLeod and her Water Skills for Life Plus team wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas break - and remember to stay safe around the water! 'The... Read More

Christmas wishes from The Incubator Creative Hub

'Kia ora Tauranga, we'd like to say Merry Christmas to everybody and Happy New Year,” says The Incubator director Simone Anderson. 'We hope you have a great... Read More

Meri Kirimete from Te Tuinga Whanau

Meri Kirimete Tauranga Moana, says Te Tuinga Whanau chief imagination officer Tommy Kapai Wilson. 'May you have kai in your puku and inu when you're dry,... Read More