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SunLive’s top news- August 17

SunLive's top news stories: Lightning strikes tree and gas main https://sunlive.co.nz/news/186629-lightning-strikes-tree-and-gas-main.html Another stunner... Read More

Bringing entertainment to the Bay

Baypark is delighted to announce the newly formed Baypark Concert Series. The series aims at bringing high-quality, high-calibre acts to the Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

Skipper Polwart sees opportunity in Naki encounter

With such a healthy nucleus of experienced heads around the Steamers outfit this year it came a bit out of the blue to Liam Polwart when he was tapped on the shoulder... Read More

Health warning for Waihi Estuary at Pukehina

A health warning has been issued for Waihī Estuary at Pukehina because of a bloom of potentially toxic algae. The algae are forming mats in the shallow areas... Read More

Toddler’s death investigated, arrest made

Police have laid charges against a 24-year-old woman following the death of toddler Comfort Joy Witeri-Thompson. The 18-month-old died in Waikato Hospital on... Read More

’Horrendous’ lightning strike shatters windows

A woman who had her window shattered after a lightning strike hit a tree in Tokoroa says the noise was "horrendous". More than 8000 lightning strikes have hit... Read More

Tauranga City FC aim to up development game

Tauranga City Football Club is aiming to take talent development in the Western Bay to a new level with the announcement of a new coaching panel to lead its football... Read More

Welcome Bay cycle lane a ’hazard’ warns resident

The Welcome Bay resident isn't even a cyclist, but he sensed a life-threatening hazard for those who are. And he called for action. 'When they have to stick up... Read More

Council files charges in Bella Vista saga

Tauranga City Council has filed charges against parties involved in the Bella Vista development at The Lakes. In a statement released this morning, council says... Read More

Another stunner weekend expected in the Bay

Bay of Plenty residents will get to enjoy fine weather for the second weekend in a row, with a fine end expected to the week. MetService meteorologist Tui... Read More

Mount College girls take skiing gold in BOP champs

Outstanding performances from Mt Maunganui College's Mia Callingham and Isla Hunt have highlighted the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Ski and Snowboard Championships... Read More

Weather delayed work to close road again

Tauranga motorists can expect further delays on State Highway 2 between Omokoroa Road and Esdaile Road, as tree felling and maintenance work continues this weekend. The... Read More