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Keeping it in the family

Vintage and classic machinery enthusiast, and dairy farmer Reece Houghton was brought up on a dairy farm with one sister and four brothers. Their father had... Read More

Six months, 11 countries, countless memories

An adorable wild squirrel left such an impression on 12-year-old Sammie Clark that it was the first thing she told her friends when she returned from six months... Read More

What's On: Chinese New Year, dogs and markets

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a cloudy day with the... Read More

Parents divided on school holiday length

With summer school holidays finished, some Bay of Plenty parents are relieved their children are finally back at school. SunLive talked to visitors at The... Read More

Bay fishing club witnessing a tuna explosion

A record 53 yellowfin tuna have been reported as caught by Tauranga Sport Fishing Club members this season, dwarfing last year's tally of seven. 'About 100... Read More

Breaking stigmas: Empowering neurodiverse families

It is time for a neurodiversity revolution in Tauranga, Bay Paediatrics clinical director Freddie Bennett said. Bennett and his wife, Dr Sarah Moll, will... Read More

Police wanting to reunite items with owners

A 25-year-old man is before the courts following burglaries in the Paengaroa area, and after recovering a number of items, Police are now trying to find their... Read More

$60m BOP bridge and interchange to boost economy

A key piece of infrastructure that will enable economic growth for the Bay of Plenty by connecting the Rangiuru Business Park to the highway has been blessed... Read More

Flavours of Plenty festival expands in 2025

The organisers of the award-winning Flavours of Plenty Festival have unveiled their 2025 programme, promising an extended 18-day celebration of food, culture,... Read More

Holiday house hike: Group to assess impact

Rotorua's short-term accommodation providers including Airbnb and Bookabach hosts will soon be able to tell their council how a new additional targeted rate... Read More

Two vehicle crash on SH2, Athenree Gorge

There has been a crash on SH2, Athenree Gorge, near Arden Road. A police spokesperson said they received a report of the two-vehicle crash at around 4 pm. "One... Read More

Matakana Island glass recycling trial success

Glass bottles and jars from Matakana Island face a unique journey to recycling, requiring transport by barge to the mainland before reaching Auckland. A new... Read More