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Injured seal spotted down by Sulphur Point

People are being warned to stay away from an injured seal near Sulphur Point. Jaimee Hart emailed photos to SunLive of the seal, which is located near dock near... Read More

End of an era for Oropi landmark

When John Storie closed his Four Square store on Tauranga's Devonport Road after 20 years and moved out to the then rustic surrounds of Oropi to open his new business,... Read More

Tauranga golf celebrates 20 years of nine-hole

Twenty years, four convenors and comradeship that is immeasurable. A night devoted to all things nine-hole golf has been celebrated with a 20th Anniversary Dinner... Read More

Two car crash near Te Puke

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash near Te Puke. A police media spokesperson says the crash happened just before 10am. " Police were called to a... Read More

NZ’s queen of soul sets sights on Mount show

One of Aotearoa's foremost soul and R&B singers, Aaradhna, is embarking on a six-date tour, giving New Zealand fans one last chance to see her live before she... Read More

Tauranga Moana welcomes biosecurity campaign

A newly formed Tauranga-based biosecurity group today welcomed a campaign that aims to protect New Zealand from invasive pests and diseases. The national Ko Tātou... Read More

More progress for top Kiwi kayakers

Mike Dawson and Luuka Jones both booked semifinal appearances at the canoe slalom world championships in Brazil, with contrasting performances on the third day... Read More

Speed camera ticks up $30k of fines in first month

A recently installed speed camera on a busy Bay of Plenty highway has ticked up $30,000 worth of fines in its first month of operation. Data released by police... Read More

Vehicle rolls on highway to Rotorua

Police are speaking with the driver of a car which rolled on State Highway 33 this morning. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash around... Read More

Chance of thunderstorms for EBOP this weekend

Thunderstorms are being predicted for the Eastern Bay of Plenty this Saturday, MetService is forecasting a ridge of high pressure to bring settled weather to... Read More

Miracle drugs and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a fine day with southwest breezes. It's a three-clothing and one-windproof layer day today with a high of 17 and... Read More

Fatal house fire in the Bay of Plenty

A person has died following a house fire in the Bay of Plenty. Four fire crews were called to the blaze in Opotiki around 10pm on Thursday. Fire and Emergency... Read More