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Omokoroa fatal house fire victim named

Police have released the name of the woman found dead following a house fire at Omokoroa this week. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Bramley Drive around... Read More

Power outage scheduled in Eastern Bay

Transpower is advising residents in the Eastern Bay of Plenty about temporary power outages, as crucial maintenance is carried out. 'As owner and operator of... Read More

A fine winter day ahead

The weather forecast today is fine with southerly breezes dying out in the afternoon. It's a three-clothing layer and one-windproof layer day today with a... Read More

Young drivers face the reality of drunk driving

Young drivers are facing the consequences of drunk driving at this year's Blue Light Safer Young Driver Expo. About 2500 year 11 students from the Western Bay... Read More

Gang membership ’bigger than people realise’

After years of stagnation and often decline, gang member numbers appear to be increasing. Figures released to RNZ Insight by the Gang Intelligence Centre, show... Read More

Man injured while clearing fence line

A man sustained a serious lower back injury after clearing a tree from a fence line. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a property in Te... Read More

Tauranga housing provider to change meth standards

Community social housing provider Accessible Properties says it will follow Housing New Zealand in changing its meth standards. But a lawyer says private providers... Read More

Skirting around the skirt issue

It wasn't going to be a protest. 'More a demonstration of support for a cause,” says Galadriel Forrest. 'A visual petition.” A visual petition, she... Read More

Hesson resigns as Black Caps coach

Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has announced he's stepping down from the role after six years in the job. He will finish up with New Zealand Cricket on 31 July. Hesson... Read More

Microbead ban begins - but is it enough?

From today, some products containing microbead plastics will be banned from sale, but some experts are warning this won't even begin to curb the tide of microplastics... Read More

SunLive’s top news- June 7

SunLive's top news stories: Bella Vista: 'Small victory' in long battle https://sunlive.co.nz/news/181383-bella-vista-small-victory-long-battle.html Check... Read More

HP48Hour Film finals

For those who were lucky enough to get a ticket, it's time to dig out the finery. Tickets have sold out to the HP48Hour Furious Film Festival Bay of Plenty Finals... Read More