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LIVE: 74 people recover from COVID-19

UPDATED: A total of 74 people have recovered from COVID-19 in New Zealand to date. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is delivering his latest... Read More

MOH: “COVID-19 modelling provides a clear warning”

A series of mathematical models warning of the consequences for the lack of early action to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is reinforcing the importance of the... Read More

State of National Emergency extended

The State of National Emergency to help stop the spread of COVID-19 has been extended for a further seven days, says Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare. The... Read More

Large bark fire in Western BOP

Fire crews have battled a large bark fire in Whakamarama overnight. The 20m by 30m fire was on Plummers Point Road and Fire and Emergency New Zealand got... Read More

Majority of oily waste recovered

The majority of oily waste from last night's spill into Tauranga Harbour has been recovered after Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff worked into the night. It's... Read More

Warehouse to sell essential goods online

The Warehouse will sell a limited range of essential products to New Zealanders online and phone during the COVID-19 lockdown period. A statement issued by The... Read More

BOP musicians share music to brighten the day

With many people locked in their own bubbles, Bay of Plenty musicians are sharing their talents to help brighten the day. SunLive has compiled a few videos... Read More

Bridges: “Minimum wage increase must be deferred”

Opposition leader and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is calling on the Government to defer the minimum wage increase set to come in to force tomorrow. 'With the entire... Read More

Spikes deployed during police pursuit

Police are on the hunt for the occupants of a vehicle which led officers on a pursuit in the Bay of Plenty overnight. At around 7.30pm, officers were carrying... Read More

Calls for supermarkets to play fair with pricing

Countdown announced that short-term specials and promotions will return both in-store and online from this Wednesday. This follows an earlier decision to... Read More

No-visitor policy at BOPDHB facilities

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board would like to reinforce that a no-visitors policy is in place at Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals, with few notable exceptions. This... Read More

Waihi family mourns ‘special’ woman

A Waihī family is grieving after a cruise booked as a birthday treat resulted in a death from coronavirus they came close to unwittingly bringing home. Australian-based... Read More