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Autumn weather to set in this weekend

A mature low that has been causing a lot of the North Island weather the last few days is moving off to the east, as it gives way to a more typical Autumn weather... Read More

Missing man last seen at Whiritoa Beach

Police are seeking the public's help to locate 62-year-old man, Gordon Nicholson. A police spokesperson says Gordon was last seen at Whiritoa Beach on Tuesday,... Read More

TECT announces new rebate payment options

Eligible TECT consumers now have the option to receive their TECT rebate direct into their bank account. The change means rebates will no longer be paid via cheque.... Read More

Rare and interesting event to take place

In the early hours of Friday April 26, according to the Tauranga Astronomical Society, a rare and interesting event will take place. That event is the occultation,... Read More

France and NZ to lead global social media efforts

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that New Zealand and France will lead global efforts to try to end the use of social media to organise and promote... Read More

Coromandel MP calls out crayfish poachers

Selfish and short-sighted is how Coromandel MP Scott Simpson labels crayfish poachers who have been raiding the Cathedral Cove marine reserve. 'These people taking... Read More

BOP ExportNZ awards entries extended

Entries for the 29th annual Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards, which celebrate the cream of the Bay's export crop, have been extended for an extra week until Friday,... Read More

Carpark resealing to cause disruption

Carpark resealing that is set to take place in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's recreation reserves and will cause some disruption. The resealing... Read More

Rahui in place at Sullivan Lake

A post mortem has indicated that a two-year-old boy found dead near Sullivan Lake, in Whākatāne, died by drowning. A rāhui has been put in place at the lake,... Read More

Name released of man who died in SH35 crash

Police have released the name of the man who died in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 35, Opotiki on Tuesday April 16. A police spokesperson says he was... Read More

Unprovoked incident at Te Puke Holiday Park

Multiple police units have been spotted in Te Puke this afternoon. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says something has happened at the Te Puke Holiday... Read More

Four-hour hostage drama in Whitianga overnight

A woman was allegedly held hostage by her boyfriend overnight while he threatened to stab her and set the house on fire. Police were called to the incident at... Read More