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The search for Stephanie, one year on

Police are urging trampers to be safe in the bush one year on from when British ​​​​​​tramper Stephanie Simpson was reported missing down South. When... Read More

Police operation continues in Te Puna

Te Puna residents are being urged to avoid Tangitu Road while police continue to carry out a pre-planned operation. SunLive was contacted by several community... Read More

Restrictions on hospital visits at level 2

Tauranga Hospital is reminding patients that they should attend hospital appointments as normal at alert level 2. However, some temporary changes have been made... Read More

Close contact of COVID case linked to EBOP campus

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi has confirmed a staff member at their Bay of Plenty campus has self-isolated after being identified as a contact connected to... Read More

First batch of vaccines arrive in NZ - PM

The first batch of vaccines has arrived in New Zealand, and the country has transitioned well to increased alert levels, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Ardern... Read More

Delays after SH2 head-on crash

A head-on crash is causing delays on State Highway 2. Police were called to the the two-car crash on the intersection of Aongatete Road and State Highway 2 just... Read More

25% of Kiwis have poor mental health – study

A quarter of New Zealand currently has poor levels of mental health and emotional wellbeing, according to a recent study commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation. The... Read More

Armed police swarm Te Puna property

The Te Puna community is being thanked for their patience during an armed police operation. Armed police were seen in the Western Bay area this morning. SunLive... Read More

Flooding reports on SH2

UPDATE 2.22PM: Surface flooding is being reported on State Highway 2. NZTA is reporting surface flooding on the highway, between 15th Ave and Elizabeth Street. "Take... Read More

No new COVID cases in the community today

The Ministry of Health is reporting no new COVID cases in the community today. There are five being reported in managed isolation. "There are no new cases in... Read More

Armed police spotted around Tauranga

Armed police have been spotted across Tauranga. A member of the public on Devonport Road says six armed officers with rifles are present near 15th Ave directly... Read More

Fostering music in the BOP

Bay Music School is taking on two new music teachers this year to provide music education into 35 classrooms across seven schools. 'I started with three... Read More