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Taking Opotiki to Parliament

Opotiki's Tame Cole Koroheke Satele has been selected by MP David Parker to be a representative at next year's Youth Parliament. TC is a student at Te Aho o Te... Read More

Rahui placed on Tongariro crossing after man dies

A man has died after suffering a medical event at Red Crater on the Tongariro Alipine Crossing. Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says emergency services were alerted... Read More

Gloved up and fighting back

'To suddenly feel capable, when you've never felt capable at any time in your life, is a great feeling.” Alice Hostler, 27, is a mother of three and a boxer.... Read More

BOP home owners bringing down mortgage debt faster

Nearly two-thirds of Westpac NZ home loan customers living in Bay of Plenty are ahead in their mortgage payments, making the most of low interest rates, according... Read More

NZs largest cycling event promises busy weekend

Thousands of cyclists from around the world are set to join some of New Zealand's most acclaimed riders in the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, the... Read More

Trucking contracts ’putting staff at risk’

Trucking companies are competing for big contracts at the expense of their staff, a truck driver's union has warned. It says the companies are competing for... Read More

Maketu Coastguard hosts lesson on bar crossing

Boaties, fisherman and their families will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of crossing the Kaituna, Maketu and Pukehina river bars at an upcoming... Read More

What’s on? Fun for the whole family

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to Saturday. We're kicking off the weekend with some wet weather this morning. Heavy rain is expected for parts... Read More

New defence for native bird hotspot

Native birdlife in the wetlands and forests of Bay of Plenty's Ohiwa Headland Sanctuary will receive a new line of defence. A wave of 300 Goodnature A24 self-resetting... Read More

Tauranga small businesses among highest-performing

A nationwide roadshow coming to Tauranga this month is aiming to increase New Zealand's productivity and business success. The roadshow, which is coming to the... Read More

Eli puts on show of potential

If you ask Eli Marsters where he sees his sporting future, he'd be hard-pressed to give you an answer. Chances are, though, from the promise the Year 8 Bethlehem... Read More

Single-use plastic bags to be phased out

Single-use plastic shopping bags will be phased out in New Zealand around the middle of next year. Associate Minister for the Environment, Eugenie Sage has today... Read More