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No agreement in sight to avert strike at hospital

A war of words is continuing between the union representing anaesthetic technicians at Rotorua Hospital and the Lakes District Health Board, as a five day strike... Read More

Mr G coming ’home’ for first solo exhibition

Local and internationally recognised artist Graham Hoete's first solo exhibition will be held in Tauranga in November. The exhibition, announced as part of Tauranga... Read More

Crash on SH2 near Whakamarama

A crash is causing delays on State Highway 2, near Whakamarama, this evening. People have emailed SunLive advising us of a crash on the highway, near Barrett... Read More

National Jazz Festival takes centre stage

Jazz fans will be treated to six days of music and excitement in April, as the Bay comes alive for the National Jazz Festival Tauranga and the National Youth Jazz... Read More

Traffic lights for Elizabeth St roundabout

Motorists may have noticed some changes being made to the Elizabeth Street roundabout on State Highway 2, as traffic lights are being installed. It was... Read More

Person injured after getting trapped by digger

A person has been injured after being trapped by a digger in Te Puna. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 10.30am. Fire and emergency northern... Read More

Whakatane man killed in Cardrona crash

The person killed in a motorcycle crash in Cardrona has been named as a Bay of Plenty man. Aaron Garth Hoey died following a crash between a motorcycle and a... Read More

Man sought in relation to assault

Police are turning to the public to help them locate a man in relation to an assault. Whangamata Police are looking to identify the man pictured on the jet ski... Read More

Colour-coded recycling bins come to Whakatane

A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatane, with the aim of reducing the amount of waste going to landfill from public places. The new concept bins... Read More

Millane murder accused keeps name suppression

The man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane will keep his identity secret for now. A High Court judge has reserved his decision on whether the... Read More

Young people over represented in fatal crash stats

A total of 88 young people aged 15-24 died on New Zealand roads in 2018. Last year is being described as a tragic year, with 379 people losing their lives... Read More

Council furious at ’lack of respect’

Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff are asking for the community's help to identify people who are illegally dumping rubbish at various sites around the... Read More