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Tauranga Boys’ actors hit their marks

He is just 18, but actor Ethan Hahunga already has a remarkable ability to portray older characters on stage. The Tauranga Boys' College Year 13 student's most... Read More

Man admits to shooting BOP woman in the head

A man who killed his estranged partner by shooting her in the head at point-blank range had attended a relationship counselling session with her just hours earlier. Ōtorohanga... Read More

Man facing kidnapping and indecent act charges

A 27-year-old Huntly man was arrested yesterday following an attempted abduction and a series of indecent acts towards children in Hamilton. An investigation... Read More

Another warm day and another cool night

If you find the days warm and the nights cool, you're not alone. Data WeatherWatch.co.nz exclusively used from IBM shows just how much warmer than average... Read More

Yacht club upbeat about TCC Marine Park moves

Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club are 'generally supportive' of council moves to free up land at Sulphur Point's Marine Park for the University of Waikato's... Read More

Highway to remain closed after fiery fatal crash

Police can confirm just one person has died in a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 at Atiamuri this morning. Emergency services have been at... Read More

BOP contractors fined for stormwater contamination

Waiotahi Contractors have been fined $88,200 for allowing sediment contaminated stormwater to enter the Kaitemako Stream in Ohauiti. The offending happened during... Read More

What to ask a lawyer when buying a house - REA

Most people know that it's a good idea to seek advice from a lawyer when buying a property. If you're signing a binding legal document that involves the biggest... Read More

Tributes flow for comic book genius

Stan Lee, creator of Spiderman, The Avengers and Fantastic Four and the face of Marvel, has died. The 95 year old died early Monday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical... Read More

A secret forest and the weather

SunLive weather is brought to you today by the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival which begins on November 15. Today's mystery garden is located in Aongatete. ... Read More

Rock star’s Tauranga mansion for sale

There's an opportunity to live like a rock star - but it may require a rock star's chequebook. Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is selling his waterfront... Read More

Teachers on strike in the BOP

Teachers in the Bay of Plenty region will be going on strike again today. The strike action comes after NZEI primary teachers, principals and some speech language... Read More