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How to support children affected by suicide

Two enlightening workshops in Tauranga next month will be hosted for professionals and parents to better support children affected by suicide. Grief Support Services... Read More

Mount Busking Festival is back!

After a short hiatus, Mount Busking Festival is making a bold return this King's Birthday weekend. Taking over Maunganui Rd for the weekend, organisers say... Read More

Council proposes $50 community facilities fee

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is exploring a fairer approach to funding indoor facilities, such as sports centres. In its Long Term Plan 2024-34,... Read More

BOP flood protection gets Budget boost

An about $20M co-investment to help improve flood resilience for communities across the Bay of Plenty is a welcome announcement from Budget 2024, says Toi Moana... Read More

Trans woman running for Tauranga City Council

If Reihana Marx is successful in Tauranga's election this year, she believes she will be the first transgender woman elected to the city council. The... Read More

Pāpāmoa Bulldogs honouring their teammate

One year on from the loss of their team mate Tere Livingstone - aka 'Ted” - the Pāpāmoa Bulldogs club is hosting a rugby league festival to share the... Read More

Council tight-lipped on dog attack investigation

Thames-Coromandel District Council says it is still investigating an incident where five dogs attacked a woman, leaving her in a serious condition. The incident... Read More

Keep it clean this Moving Day

As Moving Day approaches this Saturday (June 1), it's a busy time for the dairy farming community. The first day of winter marks the official date... Read More

Down to the wire on SH2

After yet another meeting earlier this week to stop median barriers that will restrict access to their homes, residents of Work Rd and Lund Rd wait with bated... Read More

Budget 2024: How much tax relief are we getting?

Tax brackets might have shifted, but the savings are barely scratching the surface of the inflation that has hit households over recent years. It was confirmed... Read More

Truck rolls, multiple cars damaged on SH29A

A truck has rolled and multiple cars are damaged in a crash near Hairini. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck has rolled just off SH29A... Read More

Winter roadworks all about potholes and flooding

Waka Kotahi NZTA says its maintenance teams are focusing on 'reactive activities” over the winter months, although work will continue on some infrastructure... Read More