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Anzac services around the Bay

Anzac Day services will be held at venues around the Bay of Plenty for residents to remember the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli and to honour returned service... Read More

One arrested in Greerton

UPDATED: 11.51AM: One person has been arrested this morning in Greerton. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened on Marshall Ave, near Barkes... Read More

Man accused for killing toddler appears in court

A 39-year-old man who has been charged with murder, appeared in the Tauranga District Court this morning. Adrian Clancy is accused of killing 17-month old Sadie-Leigh... Read More

Prison officers seek longer sentences for inmates

Prison officers are calling for inmates who attack them on the job to serve a longer sentence because "you don't go to work to get beaten around by prisoners". New... Read More

Further four measles confirmed in BOP

Since last week's report, a further four cases of measles have been confirmed in the Bay of Plenty, bringing the total number of measles reported over the past... Read More

Anzac Day services in Tauranga

Thousands of people are expected to gather for ANZAC Day services across the city this Thursday. This year's events continue to honour the sacrifice so many... Read More

Emergency water shutdown in Tauranga

UPDATE: 10.25AM: Around 30 properties in the area are without water this morning after an emergency water shutdown. "A water tanker will be parked at Memorial... Read More

Government fails on police targets - National

The government is well behind on its target to boost the number of sworn frontline police by 1800 by 2020, says National's police spokesperson Chris Bishop. 'This... Read More

4.8-magnitude quake felt across lower North Island

People across the lower North Island have reported feeling an early morning 4.8-magnitude earthquake, centred 10km southwest of Dannevirke. The quake struck at... Read More

Safety focus ‘crucial’ this game bird season

Game bird hunters will be in the public eye "as never before" when the new hunting season opens - and safety measures have never been more important. It is crucial... Read More

Man saved from drowning in Pilot Bay

A man was saved from drowning in Pilot Bay this evening. A faint call for help offshore brought members of the public down to the water's edge about 7.30pm... Read More

Domestic and international tourism to be reviewed

A review of Tourism New Zealand will look at the domestic and international travel environment and consider how the organisation can support current government... Read More