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Police recover stolen car

Police successfully recovered a stolen car last night, surprising the driver who was unaware it had been stolen. Police observed the stolen car on SH 29A at around... Read More

What‘s on - Anna Hawkins, market, doggy play date

Kia ora and welcome to the first Sunday for 2020. He ra hou. Me korero atu ki tetahi tangata tauhou a ka riro pea he hoa hou. Expect a fine day becoming hazy,... Read More

Kiwi, tui and fantail chosen as summer ambassadors

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand's most beloved native birds has begun. Last summer, campfires helped destroy 4,725 hectares... Read More

Schmidt is no Ordinary Joe

The autobiography of Joe Schmidt released before Christmas received far less coverage in New Zealand than it deserved. One of the most insightful sporting books... Read More

Man arrested for murder at Waihi Beach

Update, Sunday 7am: A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man at a Waihi Beach property last night. A scene guard... Read More

5.5M quake strikes off Coromandel coast

Geonet has reported that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck off the east coast of the Coromandel peninsula tonight. The earthquake struck on Saturday evening... Read More

Two reported missing at Kaituna River found safe

Police report that emergency services were working this evening to locate two people who were last seen in the Kaituna River. SunLive readers report seeing a... Read More

Two car collision in Katikati

One person received minor injuries following a vehicle collision in Katikati this evening. Police report that they were alerted to a vehicle collision involving... Read More

Te Puke Pools to reopen on Monday

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council have advised that the Te Puke Memorial Pools will be reopening on Monday. 'The motor has been rewound, installed and... Read More

Kawerau residents advised to boil drinking water

The Medical Officer of Health Dr Neil de Wet has issued a public health notice for Kawerau residents today, advising them to boil all tap water before drinking,... Read More

Market cancelled on Sunday due to wind forecast

The popular Little Big Markets event on Sunday has been cancelled due to the wind forecast. 'Unfortunately, the wind for Sunday has picked up and to go ahead... Read More

Man who died at Waihi beach incident named

Police have named the person who died following a disorder incident on Wednesday January 1 in Bowentown, Waihi Beach. He was 56-year-old Derrick Hann of Ngati... Read More