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“Idiotic” driving behaviour snapped on camera

Many motorists are scratching their heads after witnesses a number of 'idiotic” driving acts in and around the Bay of Plenty. SunLive reader Glenn Dellaway... Read More

Katikati trial aims to improve traffic flow on SH2

A temporary trial by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency aimed at improving traffic flow on State Highway 2 through Katikati will get underway later this month. The... Read More

Car and campervan crash on SH29a

State Highway 29a is open after a two vehicle crash. A reporter at the scene says it appears a truck and campervan has crashed on the highway, near Truman Lane. "It... Read More

Scrub fire on Kairua Road

Firefighters are currently attending a scrub fire that has broken out on Kairua Road, Welcome Bay. Fire and emergency northern communications shift manager Colin... Read More

Malicious fire at Katikati Rugby Club

An attempted arson at the Katikati Rugby Club is being described as malicious. Club president Tania Davy says they're very lucky neighbours of the club... Read More

Calls for stricter porn filters to protect kids

Children are watching pornography to understand sex and that'a huge concern, Chief Censor David Shanks says. Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin has signalled... Read More

Volunteers give Papamoa children a new bike track

Local businesses have donated their time and services free of charge to build an asphalt bike track in Papamoa. Project Tauranga partners contributed machinery,... Read More

Three vehicle crash reported near Te Puke

A crash involving three vehicle is being reported near Te Puke this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says emergency services are at the scene... Read More

Increased fireworks call outs “disappointing”

Firefighters responded to 88 fireworks-related calls on Guy Fawkes on Tuesday, an increase of more than 30 compared to last year. National advisor fire risk management... Read More

Five injured in BOP crash

Five people have been injured after a ute rolled in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 2, near Opotiki, on... Read More

The side of Tauranga we pretend doesn’t exist

A Tauranga organisation is calling on people to be compasionate when they come across those who are struggling in the city. SociaLink an organisation that aims... Read More

Diver dies near Hauraki Gulf

A diver has after being found unresponsive in the water in the Hauraki Gulf. Police received a report around 12.30pm on Wednesday, that a diver was unresponsive... Read More