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Thames-Coromandel population growth

The number of residents enrolling with local doctors across the Thames-Coromandel region are increasing and economists say this is a sign of a growing population. The... Read More

One person dies after Greerton crash

Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash on Lumsden Street in Greerton. Police were called to the crash involving two cars at 2.55pm. "It... Read More

From Tauranga to Ho Chi Minh City

Sometimes the best opportunities in life are simply down to being in the right place at the right time. For business student Nick Badger, carpooling from the... Read More

Missing man’s car spotted in Waihi

Police investigating the disappearance of Denver Chance have established that his car was seen in Waihi on the night he disappeared. The 43-year-old was last... Read More

Greerton road blocked following two car crash

A road is currently blocked following a two-car crash in Greerton. Emergency services were called to the scene on Lumsden Street at 2.55pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Syphilis ’epidemic’ in the BOP

An increase in the number of syphilis cases across New Zealand, and including the Bay of Plenty, has prompted a sexual health expert to call for people to know... Read More

Broken down truck blocks Barkes Corner roundabout

A truck has broken down near the Barkes Corner roundabout this afternoon. A SunLive reader has emailed in photos of a truck and trailer unit blocking one lane... Read More

Man prosecuted for beating dog

A man is being prosecuted by the SPCA for breaking his dog's leg and failing to seek veterinary assistance following an attack. Serrin Macpherson appeared... Read More

Another fruit fly find in Auckland

A fourth male Queensland fruit fly has been found in Northcote and another Facialis fruit fly has been found in Ōtara. The Northcote find is approximately 80... Read More

Work underway on Waioraka Reserve Walkway

The Waioraka Reserve Walkway in Welcome Bay will be temporarily closed to allow improvement works to take place. The walkway, between Welcome Bay Road and Orion... Read More

Crash survivors the faces of new campaign

Real crash survivors have become the faces of the New Zealand Transport Agency's latest seatbelt campaign. Every year, around 90 Kiwis die in crashes around... Read More

Toi Ohomai celebrations begin

Toi Ohomai's orientation week is underway as students celebrate returning to campuses across the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. A Toi Ohomai representative... Read More