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Boaties urged to be safe this summer

With the boating season starting, people are being advised to check their boats and equipment before heading out on the water. Bay of Plenty harbourmaster Peter... Read More

Waiting it out with Terry Molloy

Sunday was an interesting and nerve wracking day for two of Tauranga's City Council 2019 election hopefuls Bill Grainger and Terry Molloy. The progress results... Read More

Kuaotunu River Bridge opens

The Kuaotunu River Bridge will open this afternoon, a week ahead of schedule. Thames Coromandel District Council area manager - north Allan Tiplady says,... Read More

Kaimai wind farm still up in the air

A combined council hearing for a proposed wind farm on the north-western area of the Kaimai Ranges is unlikely to take place before the end of the year. Iwi... Read More

SunLive marks 45,000 Facebook milestone

SunLive readers are continuing to find the website the go to site for 24/7 news. This is evident with the daily news website reaching a milestone of 45,000 likes... Read More

BOP youth receive excellence awards

Two of the Bay of Plenty's most inspiring young Kiwis were recognised for their outstanding leadership and becoming role models for children, at the Graeme Dingle... Read More

Thousands to drop, cover, hold

At 1.30pm, thousands of people across the Bay of Plenty will be ducking under desks and doorways to practice their Drop, Cover and Hold. So far, almost 50,000... Read More

Western Bay gains freedom camping funding

Freedom camping in the Western Bay has gained additional funding to increase public awareness, security and monitoring of freedom camping requirements in the District. Western... Read More

Westerlies to dominate rest of October

Westerly quarter winds will dominate New Zealand for the rest of the month - but we do have at least three influential low pressure systems. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More

Tuia Matauranga Roadshow comes to Tauranga

A free interactive roadshow that brings to life Pacific voyaging and New Zealand's histories will be in Tauranga from 17 to 18 October. It will be open to the... Read More

BOP Lotto players win $15k

Two Bay of Plenty players are among 39 Lotto players who have won second division. Wednesday night was a night of celebrations right around the country as 39... Read More

Armed police in Ohauiti

Armed police have been spotted in the Ohauiti area this morning. A man who lives in the area says he was not allowed to leave his home this morning as there were... Read More