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Armed police spotted in Mount Maunganui

UPDATED 3.40PM: Several police cordons are in place around Mount Maunganui and Tauranga this afternoon, as police hunt man who has a warrant for his arrest. SunLive... Read More

Critically injured woman dies

A woman found with critical injuries in the Waikato has died. The woman was found on Charlemont Street on Saturday. Police say she died in Waikato Hospital overnight. "Waikato... Read More

Travellers refusing digital search face $5k fine

Travellers who refuse to hand over their phone or laptop passwords to Customs officials can now be slapped with a $5000 fine. The Customs and Excise Act 2018... Read More

Drink-drivers busted in weekend-long operation

Bay of Plenty Police issued 109 fines following a "disappointing" operation. The fines were for a range of offences including speeding, not wearing a seatbelt... Read More

Motorcycle crash in Mount Maunganui

Emergency services are currently attending an accident on Newton Street in Mount Maunganui. A SunLive photographer at the scene says it looks like the person... Read More

Silver lining for kayaker Dawson

Mike Dawson ended a frustrating canoe slalom world championship campaign with something of a silver lining, finishing runner-up in the overall World Cup extreme... Read More

Woman dies after being discharged from hospital

A Taupō woman who was hit by a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing has died, just hours after being released from hospital. On September 18, at about 6:30pm, Meredith... Read More

Historic Tauranga Tapestry

Members of the Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild have been working away on an historical tapestry at the Elms this week. Quietly stitching in the Fencible Cottage,... Read More

Bayfair’s $115m development brings new brands

With its $115 million development project now underway, exciting details are emerging about the fashion, gift and beauty-centric first phase of the new-look Bayfair... Read More

Bay of Plenty U16 rugby squad named

The Bay of Plenty Under 16 rugby team has assembled in Rotorua to represent the province at the Chiefs Region Under 16s Tournament at Rotorua Boys' High School. Kicking... Read More

Dapper gentlemen ride for men’s health

More than 170 dapper and finely attired riders tweaked moustaches and embarked on the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Rolling up at Club Mount Maunganui on their... Read More

Stolen vehicle crashes in Tauranga

A stolen vehicle has crashed in Welcome Bay after the driver failed to stop for police. A police spokesperson says the vehicle crashed in the early hours of Sunday... Read More