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Community detention & bovine-ban for tail-breaking

A Waikato dairy farmer has been disqualified from owning or being in charge of all bovine animals for three years as a result of a tail-breaking case involving... Read More

Cost of wire barriers worth it - NZTA

The cost of safety barriers on State Highway 2 between Waihi and Trig Road are justified because of their safety benefits, says the New Zealand Transport Agency. The... Read More

$50 million must be won this Saturday

Powerball was not struck last night and has rolled over to Saturday night where the jackpot will be a record-breaking $50 million - and must be won. 'The jackpot... Read More

Govt proposes phasing out high emission burners

The government wants to phase out high-emitting wood burners and coal burners in a bid to clean up the country's air. It is one of the proposed amendments... Read More

Bowlers arrive in Bay for national tournament

About 600 lawn-bowlers from across the country will flock to the Bay this week for the 2020 Summerset National Fours tournament. It's kicking off tomorrow... Read More

Bay surfers take three titles at Grom Series

Three Bay of Plenty champions were crowned by Australian surfing legends Mark Occhilupo and Ryan Callinan at the Billabong Grom Series at Piha Beach. The surfers... Read More

Train of satellites will be seen more in Tauranga

A train of satellites travelling across the skies of Tauranga last night left onlookers in awe. It's not the first time a Starlink Satellite train has been seen... Read More

Hot temperatures to stay in Tauranga

Summer is coming to an end, but warm temperatures are set to stick around in the Bay this week. MetService forecaster Andy Tuporo says people can expect 'mainly... Read More

Alleged stolen vehicle found near Maungatapu

One person has been arrested after an alleged stolen vehicle was located in Tauranga today. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotlne reported a large police presence... Read More

Man‘s selfless decision to re-home loved pet

One man's decision to give-up a much-loved pet is being hailed a "selfless act". The SPCA received a call about Mac, a 10-year-old, curly coated retriever,... Read More

Farmers to meet over proposed policy

With the submission deadline for the Government's draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity fast approaching, Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers is... Read More

BOP couple killed in Cambridge crash

The family of a Bay of Plenty couple killed in a crash in Cambridge want to thank 'everyone for their support during this tragic time”. Christopher... Read More