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Te Puke labour to Baywide win over Mount

Te Puke have been made to work hard for what looked a straightforward Baywide premier club cricket win over Mount Maunganui Saturday afternoon at Blake Park. After... Read More

Look before you leap

Health authorities are warning people to think smarter about water quality, ahead of the busy summer season. The message comes as the weather begins to warm up,... Read More

Gas leak in Te Puke

Update 3.05pm - Firefighters are at the scene of a gas leak near a residential area of Te Puke. Fire Northern Communications shift manager Colin Underdown says... Read More

“A best friend for five minutes”

They wander down the gangplank, often forgotten. They're invisible men, lonely men. They're merchant seamen, and when they land back on terra firma they walk... Read More

Walking for those who no longer can

Tauranga residents will have a chance to walk for those who no longer can this weekend, at the annual Walk 2 D'Feet Motor Neurone Disease. Motor Neurone Disease... Read More

Noise complaints causing uproar in Greerton

Multiple noise complaints are threatening the Greerton community's use of its local hall, and a childcare centre is having to take costly measures to tackle noise... Read More

ERA slams teacher union’s pay demands

The Employment Relations Authority has slammed the teachers union's pay demands as "totally unrealistic" and is urging teachers to take the Government's... Read More

Suspected drink driver crashes into BOP house

A suspected drink driver has crashed into a beachside Bay of Plenty home, narrowly missing a couple and young child. Emergency services were called to the home... Read More

Basking in the beauty the Bay has to offer

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of our region at the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival this month. With 70 beautiful gardens and more than 50 artists,... Read More

Plan aims to target poverty cycle

A primary school principal in one of the country's most deprived suburbs has welcomed a council initiative that aims to stop poverty preventing tamariki from... Read More

Waihi commemorates Armistice

Waihi residents are in the midst of Armistice Day commemorations. For the last three weeks the Memorial Hall in Waihi has been a centre of activity as residents... Read More

What’s on? Cars, markets, galas and fireworks

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to the weekend! Weather-wise it's looking good so far for the Bay, compared to other parts of the country, some... Read More