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Legislation puts Tauranga Maori ward poll in doubt

While preparations are in place for a Maori Ward poll in Tauranga, legislation before parliament may result in the poll being cancelled. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Tauranga housing squeeze bringing people to tears

A squeeze on Tauranga's housing supply is seeing people desperate to find a home coming to a rental agent in tears. A property developer is predicting the... Read More

COVID-19 vaccine to arrive earlier than expected

The first batch of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is set to arrive in New Zealand next week, subject to transportation plans and quality temperature control. "We... Read More

Inanga abounds in purpose-built BOP habitat

Purpose-built ponds that provide a safe haven for inanga are being hailed as a success by Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana staff, following the results... Read More

Dry high pressure wins over the rain events

Some rain is coming next week but high pressure will once again be pushing back against it. WetherWatch.co.nz says parts of New Zealand are now well into their... Read More

Change ends rights to live in debris flow area

One resident remains defiant as Eastern Bay councils prepare to officially end rights to live in the area of Matata devastated by a debris flow in 2005. The... Read More

Two car crash reported on SH2

Reports are coming in of a two car crash on State Highway 2, in Tahawai. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says two vehicle have crashed on the highway,... Read More

Flames engulf Te Puke house

Update 10.30am: A house fire in Te Puke has been extinguished by firefighters. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Paul... Read More

Tail end of cyclone to tease grom participants

Participants in the second event of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge have been feverishly watching the subtropical cyclone that is marching down... Read More

Temporary changes to Bayfair entry & exit points

Temporary changes are being made to a number of vehicle entry and exit points at the Bayfair Shopping Centre over the coming months. The changes are to allow... Read More

Jump in trampoline injuries

Trampoline related injuries in the Bay of Plenty have cost ACC $5.5m to help people recover. In the past 10 years, there have been 8305 trampoline related injuries... Read More

Support needed for parents of children with autism

Most parents of children with autism spectrum disorder experience serious mental health problems linked to stress, according to new research from AUT. The authors... Read More