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Enquiries continue to locate alleged gunman

Police are continuing to make enquiries today to locate a person who allegedly fire shots in Te Puke. Armed police were called to Te Puke around 5pm on... Read More

Mexico, Wikipedia and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a few showers, with a chance of them being heavy and thundery. Also light winds. It's a two-clothing layer day today... Read More

Strongmen set new BOP records

Not only can three time New Zealand strongman Mathew Ragg be called the Bay of Plenty's strongest man, but he can also be called a record breaker. Mathew took... Read More

National waka ama championships underway

The 30th National Waka Ama Sprint Championships is officially underway this week. Taking place in Karapiro, this year's event is focussing on children. Crowds... Read More

D-day for NCEA results

Students across New Zealand will be waking up this morning keen to see what their results are for last year's NCEA exams. New Zealand Qualifications Authority... Read More

Strike to affect hundreds of patients

Hundreds of Bay of Plenty patients' surgeries and appointments will be disrupted by Junior Doctors walking off their jobs today, over pay and conditions. Services... Read More

Kiwi rock legends sell-out show

Kiwi rock legends took to the stage on Sunday night to give a rare performance. Musicians came from far and wide to join Maurice Greer and his band Human Instinct... Read More

Help needed to locate owners of missing items

Waikato Police are asking for help locating a number of owners of recovered stolen goods. In a post on the Waikato Police Facebook page, it says Constable Warrander... Read More

Two arrested in relation to Matakana Island death

Two men are in court this week charged with assault in relation to the ongoing investigation of the death of a 22-year-old man in the Bay of Plenty. Freeom Taikato... Read More

Armed police in Te Puke

Armed police have been spotted in the Te Puke area this afternoon. Multiple reports have been received by the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline, with one caller saying... Read More

Rare beachfront section on the market in the Mount

One of the last remaining undeveloped beachfront sections at Mount Maunganui in Tauranga has been placed on the market for sale. The 1583 square metre block... Read More

Student secures HRC funding

Understanding racial and ethnic bias in the nursing profession and then working out a way to reduce it are the objectives behind Sonia Hawkins doctoral research. Her... Read More