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One dead after Taupo crash

One person has died following a crash at Taupo this morning. A police media spokesperson says the incident happened just before 11am. "Emergency services were called... Read More

Kiwifruit harvest begins

The first kiwifruit is being picked in New Zealand with orchards cleared to be harvested from the top of the North Island to the top of the South Island. More... Read More

Mount MX rider going places

He may have been at less than full strength, but Mount Maunganui rider Cody Cooper was still a match for most of Australasia's motocross elite this season. The... Read More

Easter bunny loses eggs in Elms garden

The Easter bunny has a dilemma. The basket of Easter eggs tipped over and all the eggs were lost in The Elms Te Papa gardens. One of the gardeners, Rosie Burr,... Read More

One critical in Matamata crash

UPDATED - 10.09am: One person is in a serious condition and two others are also injured following a crash between a car and a truck near Matamata. A police media... Read More

WBOP's changing criminal environment

The Western Bay of Plenty's 'changing criminal environment” has been attributed to an increase in burglaries and thefts over the past few years. The latest... Read More

Vincent Van Gogh and today's weather

Today we are expecting cloud and the chance of a morning shower, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Also light winds. It's a one-clothing-layer day today with a... Read More

Volunteers to trial new bus app

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is inviting volunteers to try out a new real-time bus app which is currently being trialled on Bayhopper buses in Tauranga. The app,... Read More

Piloga & Jazz

Good morning Sunners and welcome to Good Friday! Most of us will agree Fridays are already pretty good on a normal week, but for many of us, this Friday is even... Read More

Bus lane proposal upsets

Today is the last day for Welcome Bay residents to object plans to place a short bus lane on Welcome Bay Road between James Cook and Meadowviews Drives. Residents... Read More

Review into electricity prices

Local electricity company Trustpower is one of several energy providers to have made submissions on the draft terms of reference for a government review into retail... Read More

SunLive's top news- March 29

SunLive's top news stories: Doctors unhappy over name badge policy https://sunlive.co.nz/news/176312-doctors-unhappy-over-name-badge-policy.html Elderly Tauranga... Read More