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Vehicle crash on SH2 near Bethlehem

Emergency services are responding to a single motor vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Bethlehem. The crash is near the intersection of SH2 and Taniwha... Read More

Supporting Bay of Plenty kids into cricket

ANZ Cricket Grants is assisting young Bay of Plenty cricketers in helping pay for club fees as families continue to feel the cost of living pinch. "This season... Read More

Kombucha recall: Glass pieces may be present

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting The Homegrown Juice Co in a recall of a specific batch of its Raw Kombucha Sparkling Ginger due to the possible presence... Read More

Helping drive support for Daffodil Day

When you call Matapihi resident Linda Milne, you might not always get hold of her. And for good reason. 'Sorry, I'm driving a client - I'll call you back... Read More

House fire in Mount Maunganui

A house fire is being reported in Mount Maunganui this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE hotline says fire trucks are responding to the incident located... Read More

United approach needed for road naming

The name Papakangahorohoro Road, suggested by Ngāti Awa for a new road at Piripai, a beachside neighbourhood just outside Whakatāne, has been unanimously rejected... Read More

Fashion competition creates new from old

Envirohub's latest initiative is helping reshape the fashion landscape as designers and innovators came together on Sunday night after 48 hours completing a... Read More

BOP woman scores $500,000 Lotto win

A woman from the Bay of Plenty is 'really happy” after winning $500,000 in Strike for the Must Be Won draw. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous,... Read More

Gas main strike reported in Greerton

Update, 9.20am: A gas main strike incident in Greerton is now resolved. Fire emergency services attended the scene on Chadwick Road. 'A gas line was struck... Read More

Crash reported on SH29

Reports are coming in of a crash on State Highway 29. A SunLive reader has emailed in to say a car has gone over the bank in the Kaimai Summitt. They say... Read More

One transported to hospital following crash

UPDATE 8.49AM: One person is being transported to Tauranga Hospital by ambulance following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Otūmoetai. Ngatai... Read More

Help decide the future of TECT Park

The well-loved, award winning TECT Park is now over 10 years old, and to celebrate, the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking to see what new activities... Read More