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Te Awanui Black investigation stalled

Police investigating paedophilia claims made against a former Tauranga Maori leader say one person has come forward, but officers "are not able to progress the... Read More

Police block road near Judea

A police operation has blocked off a Tauranga road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there are armed police on the corner of Waihi and Paine roads. "The... Read More

’Gypsy’ seal rescued in paddock after 30km journey

An adventurous seal made a 30 kilometre journey up Waihou River and through farmland before ending up in a paddock in Hauraki. The "gypsy" seal has since been... Read More

Home rehabilitation efforts harming wildlife

A Tauranga wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre is asking people to avoid attempting to care for wildlife from home. The call comes following a number of... Read More

Revolution Radio take out Rockshop Bandquest

They may be young but they sure know how to rock - this year's Bay of Plenty contestants took the stage in this year's regional Rockshop Bandquest. The nationwide... Read More

WaiBOP Premiership becoming two horse race

As the Loaded WaiBOP Premiership football race nears the finish line just two clubs look to have a realistic chance of taking the title. Taupo and Papamoa, each... Read More

Petrol thefts keeping BOP police busy

Police are calling for the public's help to identify three women wanted in connection to thefts in the Bay of Plenty. Senior Sergeant Yvonne Parker says police... Read More

One dead, two injured in serious crash

UPDATED 9.13AM: One person has died following a crash in Morrinsville. Emergency services were called to the crash on Piako Road about 8.10am. "Two other people... Read More

Rain expected to clear this evening

The weather forecast today is for rain developing in the morning, with a chance of it turning heavy, but clearing in the evening. Also southwesterlies. It's a... Read More

More rain to lash the BOP

A severe weather warning remains in place with more rain forecast to lash the Bay of Plenty today. Heavy rain in the region caused surface flooding in some areas... Read More

Motorbike crash on Cameron Road

UPDATED: Police are investigating the cause of a crash between a motorbike and car in Tauranga today. Police were called to the scene of a crash between a car... Read More

Avocado price drop may be on the way

Good news for avocado lovers - prices could drop eventually as more homegrown avocados come on to the market. The group marketing New Zealand avocados says rapid... Read More