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Wetter in the north as frontal systems move in

An uptick in weather activity is expected over the next few days across the country as MetService forecasts several frontal weather systems to pay New Zealand... Read More

From Te Puke to the New Zealand Open

Players at Craigs Investment Partners Tauranga Charity Golf Day on November 20 may end up with more than they bargained for. Four lucky players will have... Read More

NZ helping provide vital warmth to Ukraine

A new fundraising initiative to manufacture more than 1000 lifesaving wood burning stoves and water heaters for the people of Ukraine is being launched. Kiwi... Read More

Superbugs: how you can help fight back

New Zealand Food Safety is fighting back against superbugs - antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - and we need your help. 'The World Health Organization has... Read More

Car struck by train in Pukehina

One person is reported to have been injured after a train hit a car in Pukehina. Emergency services were called to the crash on Ohinepanea Road, just off... Read More

Two-car crash causes traffic delays on SH2

Large traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 2 between Omokoroa and Whakamarama. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says two vehicles have... Read More

Funding will shuttle BOP badminton to a new home

Badminton in Tauranga is closer to having a home of its own after receiving $5 million in funding. The funding from Tauranga City Council will help Bay of... Read More

Community award finalists announced

Finalists for the Western Bay Community Awards have been announced. The annual awards recognises the dedicated contribution of voluntary and not-for-profit... Read More

Water main break in Ōtūmoetai

Some properties in Ōtūmoetai are currently without water following a water main break. Tauranga City Council reports the break is affecting about 34 properties... Read More

Dog owners face $300 fines as registrations drop

Hundreds of Rotorua dog owners face $300 fines as the council cracks down on residents 'unwilling” to register their pets. The district has more than... Read More

BOP students win national photo competition

Four students from the Bay of Plenty have been named among the award winners at the Stills Nationwide Youth Photography Competition 2023. 'More than 1550... Read More

A Night Before Christmas returns to Tauranga

Tauranga's major community Christmas concert, A Night Before Christmas, has just launched its 2023 event with a spectacular lineup of music, dance, food and... Read More