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Walking for Freedom to abolish slavery

Today, for the third year in a row, a Walk for Freedom will be held at Mount Maunganui. A Walk for Freedom will also be held in Whakatane. The three kilometre... Read More

Bay women make an impression

Three Bay of Plenty people from quite different walks of life are amongst some of the most influential women in the country. One is making science fascinating... Read More

Steamers to host final of Mitre 10 Cup

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have stormed through to the final of the Mitre 10 Cup championships. The Steamers thrashed Manawatu on Friday night with a final score... Read More

Election results finalised following draw

Results for the 2019-22 triennium Local Elections for Mayor, Council and Community Board have been finalised yesterday following a tie in the Murupara-Galatea... Read More

Waste not, want not

Put the junk in the trunk and head to Katikati today. There is a crew of knife sharpeners, seamstresses, sparkies and an assortment of other handy folk itching... Read More

Women’s coffee group to make new friends

A student social worker at Shakti ethnic women's support group in Tauranga has created a new project to organise a free morning coffee session to provide a platform... Read More

Chance may determine fate of Whakatane councillors

The toss of a coin may determine who represents the southern-most communities of the Whakatane district over the next three years. Final election results have... Read More

Free measles vaccination for babies over six month

Babies in Auckland aged six months and over will be able to get a free vaccination against measles. Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter said nationwide,... Read More

Car drives into bank in Tauranga

A car has crashed into a bank in Tauranga. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is extensive damage to the ASB Bank on Cameron Road. "It doesn't... Read More

Toi Ohomai takes out institution of the year award

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has taken out an Institution of the Year award against some tough competition. The institute was up against some of Australia... Read More

King Kohli worth missing rugby for

Sometimes you get lucky as a sports fan when you least expect it. For me it came last Friday night when I turned on the outstanding SKY Sports coverage of Mitre... Read More

Ban the boom: Should we stop selling fireworks?

The topic of fireworks is something that deeply divides the local population. And with Guy Fawkes night fast approaching, debate around the sale of fireworks... Read More