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Artist to bring insight on latest exhibition

An artist talk hosted by photographer James Stanbridge this weekend will provide a special insight into the creative journey which has brought his latest exhibition,... Read More

Victim named in fatal BOP motorbike crash

A motorcyclist who died in a crash in Rotorua on Thursday has now been named. He was 47-year-old Thomas Hunuhunu of Rotorua, says police in a statement. "Thomas... Read More

Steamers looking to go out with a bang

It won't make up for a season of underachievement but the Bay of Plenty Steamers are looking to wrap their Mitre 10 Cup campaign on a high this afternoon against... Read More

Road closures and delays for Tauranga motorists

Tauranga motorists can expect a number of delays city wide as the region gets prepared for a weekend of activity. Mitre 10 Cup reaches the Tauranga Domain today,... Read More

Bryce the gemstone hunter

I met Bryce Cooper one day, and somehow we got talking about gemstones, minerals, and the local club he belonged to. It sounded fascinating. Months later I was... Read More

What’s On? Rugby, gemstones and charity

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to Saturday! It seems while the weather in our neck of the woods may have been a little touch-and-go these past... Read More

No one injured after vehicle crashes into house

No one has been injured following a crash where a car drove into a house near Welcome Bay overnight. A police media spokesperson says the incident happened just... Read More

Field of Remembrance coming to Tauranga waterfront

White crosses will start appearing on Tauranga waterfront from next week as a Field of Remembrance is installed to mark the lives of the region's soldiers who... Read More

Kane steers ND to comfortable Bay Oval victory

A much improved second innings batting performance from Northern Districts - including 83 from Kane Williamson - has taken them through to a comfortable win over... Read More

Captain Christie loving rugby at head of Volcanix

Whether or not they hang on in the Farah Palmer Cup top tier this season, Bay of Plenty Volcanix skipper Christie Yule believes the side have made their point... Read More

Commercial cray fisher convicted and fined

A Whitianga commercial fisherman and his company have been fined more than $8,000 for failing to record almost 500kg of crayfish caught in the under-pressure CRA2... Read More

Te Puke youth trust under threat

A charitable trust working to support Te Puke youth may have to close its doors if it can't make its rent payment this month. The Vector Group Charitable Trust,... Read More