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Robo-dialling scam targetting Kiwis

If you've been hung up on by a mystery international number, don't call back. New Zealand is "flavour of the month" for robo-dialling scam calls, which... Read More

What’s on? Book sale and women’s expo

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to Saturday. It's looking like a wet weekend ahead for the Bay, one of the first breaks in what has been in... Read More

Man arrested near Welcome Bay

A man has been arrested following an incident in Welcome Bay overnight. A police media spokesperson says the incident took place near Waipuna Park in Welcome... Read More

Tauranga sailors gear up for Tornado worlds

These days, there's a bit of an edge every time Tauranga's Winston Ordish-Benner and crew Elly Warren go sailing on his Tornado multihull, Arriba. That's because... Read More

Tauranga business owner’s travel dreams come true

For new Mount Maunganui resident Linda Shackelford, being selected as a New Caledonia ambassador in New Zealand was an incredible surprise and an experience she... Read More

Reports of fire near Tauriko

Reports are coming in about a fire at a commercial property near Tauriko. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says smoke is coming from a business near... Read More

Truck driver seriously injured in Opotiki crash

A truck driver has sustained a serious leg injury and the road remains closed following a crash at Waioeka Gorge on State Highway 2 near Opotiki last night. Police... Read More

Ultimate Relay raises big cash for Tauranga school

Tauranga Intermediate School is well on the way to its goal of raising $60,000 from its primary fundraiser of the year, the Ultimate Relay. All 1300 students... Read More

Honours board entries early in Western Bay cricket

Just two weeks into the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket season and there are already three entries on the season honours board. On Reserve Grade opening day, October... Read More

Pick of the bunch

They're the future of this country, and they're making sure their voices are heard loud and clear. Meet this year's Bay of Plenty Youth MPs for Todd Muller, Jan... Read More

Cricket’s Baywide Cup up and running this Saturday

With the season-opening Twenty20s out of the way, Bay of Plenty club cricket gets down to more serious business this Saturday with the start of the Baywide Cup,... Read More

Reports of a crash on Takitimu Drive

Reports are coming in of a crash involving a motorcycle and a car. A caller to the 0800 SunLive hotline says it happened on Takitimu Drive. "There is a motorbike... Read More