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Protestors close down Wairoa Bridge

A protest march across the Wairoa Bridge has caused traffic delays this morning. Local Maori are protesting against the signing of a Treaty settlement between the... Read More

All clear following chemical incident

Ten patients admitted to Tauranga Hospital last night following a chemical incident have been discharged. The nine teenagers and one adult were brought to the hospital... Read More

Three descendants stand together

Three generations of family members of a former Whakatane councillor congregated in Burgess Park to mark the beginning stage of the Whakatane Museum Research Centre... Read More

Rescue helicopter called to East Cape

The Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter was dispatched to the East Cape on Saturday in response to a medical emergency. The helicopter flew to the... Read More

What’s On? Protests & Politics

Good morning, and welcome to another midwinter Sunday with SunLive. The bitter cold of the past few days seems to have broken, although last night was still a chilly... Read More

Taking the plunge for $1000

Think you're tough enough to take a dip in the ocean in July? If so, you could win $1000 for a charity of your choice. The third annual Papamoa Polar Plunge will... Read More

Ten in hospital with chemical burns

Tauranga emergency services are responding to an incident which has left 10 people with chemical burns. The chemical is reported to be lime. Unconfirmed reports... Read More

$50K to look at Bay water opportunites

The Government has announced it will provide funding of $50,000 for the Bay of Plenty to look at economic growth opportunities through the use of water across the... Read More

Police hunt Papamoa bike thieves

'It's pretty much a case of lock it or lose it.” This is the message from Papamoa Police following recent theft of bikes in the Papamoa area. Sergeant Tristan... Read More

Image released to help identify remains

Police have turned to social media in the hopes of identifying remains found in remote bushland in southern Tasmania. On Sunday, July 9, the remains were located... Read More

Whakatane district goes LED

The Whakatane District is going eco-friendly by converting all their streetlights to LED bulbs. The district has already installed 400 LED fittings, but NZTA have... Read More

Restoring Tahawai Stream

A burbling stream, the bush-clad slopes of the Kaimai Ranges above and the sparkling waters of the inner harbour in the distance. What better way to spend a Saturday? The... Read More