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Gusty sunny day

Today marks 177 years since Tiriti o Waitangi was signed in the Bay of Islands. In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mostly sunny day with gusty westerlies... Read More

What's On: Waitangi celebrations

Good morning Sunners and welcome to Waitangi Day, where we commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed on February... Read More

Woman injured while mountain biking

A mountain biker has been airlifted to hospital after falling from her bike on Sunday. A spokesperson for the BayTrust Rescue Helicopter says crews were dispatched... Read More

Confusion over TECT submissions

Submission forms have gone out to thousands of Western Bay of Plenty homes asking for Trustpower customers' thoughts on the proposal to transform TECT into a solely... Read More

Dinner plans change in Welcome Bay

Powerco doesn't know the cause of the power cut that has disrupted 1481 Welcome Bay households on dinner time tonight. Power was cut at 5.51pm. The powerco website... Read More

Crayfish stocks in crisis

Recreational fishers are calling for an independent review of the fisheries management system as crayfish stocks hit crisis levels. The call comes as a response... Read More

Trial run brings hope

For most of us swallowing is something we do easily without thinking. But for patients like Mount Maunganui man Brian MacDonald, doing this has required a general... Read More

Police appeal for missing Hamilton woman

Police continue to appeal for sightings of 48-year-old Elenoa Phillips who was reported missing on Monday January 8 2018. She was last seen leaving her home address... Read More

Catamarans racing in harbour

Teams from here and around the country have been racing in Tauranga harbour this weekend, as the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club hosts the 2018 Tornado National... Read More

Rolled trailer blocking road

A trailer being towed by a ute, is reported to have rolled near Whakamarama. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the crash is blocking the road on Omokoroa... Read More

Finding the best young fruitgrower

The Bay of Plenty's best growers will go head to head in the Bay of Plenty Young Fruitgrower competition next week. The champion will progress to the Young Grower... Read More

Thunderstorms loom over Bay of Plenty

Warm wet weather could be on the way for Bay of Plenty, as a severe thunderstorm watch is placed over the region until later this evening. The watch applies to... Read More