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Teens lead weekend Covid-19 effort in Opotiki

Bay of Plenty youth are leading the charge for RAT distribution in Opotiki. Kanoa Rewiri, 17, Trista Hudson , 16, and Hoana Paruru, 17, supported by Te Ao Trust,... Read More

Trailer jack-knife reports on Takitimu Drive

Reports are coming in of a jack-knifed trailer blocking Taikitimu Drive. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the northbound lane of the highway is... Read More

Police issue warning to rural property owners

Western Bay of Plenty Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure. "A key focus for Police is preventing crime... Read More

Serious assault: police seeking dashcam footage

Police are seeking dashcam footage or information about a serious assault which took place on Monday, March 21. One person was left with serious injuries following... Read More

Pete and Blair: the making of champions

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke recently announced that their busy schedules means they won't be chasing a fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This prompted... Read More

Power out in Western Bay of Plenty

Power is out to several hundred homes in the Western Bay of Plenty this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says power is out in Omanawa following... Read More

MP hits out over empty houses on troubled street

Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says Kāinga Ora 'has some answering to do” over vacant houses in Rotorua's troubled Tania Cr, which he believes are contributing... Read More

Feedback sought on the future of Otumoetai

Tauranga City Council is asking the Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue and Judea communities what they want the future of their area to look like. Take... Read More

Last post at Pyes Pa for former senior officer

A faultless rendition of the Last Post by a bugler from the Tauranga RSA marked the recent passing of Air Commodore John Stewart Boys CBE AFC RNZAF (Rtd). The... Read More

Fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty

One person is dead following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Police say they are now in a position to confirm one person has died in a single-vehicle crash on State... Read More

Fees review: Timing stings for commercial sector

Waka Kotahi says private motorists have been subsidising the commercial sector for too long and it plans to even the playing field by upping operators' fees... Read More

Tauranga candidate nominations open next week

National Party members seeking to be the candidate for the upcoming Tauranga By-election to replace Hon Simon Bridges will have just over two weeks to get their... Read More