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The gift of making a boat go faster

Peter Burling always had the gift of making a boat go faster. That's what Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club commodore Nick Wrinch told SunLive today following... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

The weather forecast today is for increasing cloud with a few showers developing in the morning. It's a three-layer clothing day today with a high of 17 and an... Read More

Opotiki teenager badly burnt

A Bay of Plenty teenager accidently set himself on fire whilst starting a fire with petrol. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Opotiki around... Read More

Team NZ beats Swedes across finish line

UPDATED: 7.48AM: Emirates Team New Zealand has beaten the Swedes across the finish line in Bermuda. The Swedes came in 56s behind. Burling: we feel like we are... Read More

Planting a novelty for home stayers

While senior Tauranga Girls' College pupils spent Tuesday at ‘Work Day', the college's home stay students spent the day at the beach - planting sand dunes. 'Every... Read More

One hundred years of service

A hundred years to the day of making a difference in the world brought members of the Papamoa Lions Club together for a special dinner this week. They further marked... Read More

Driveway blocked by development

Threats of trespass and police intervention has forced a Welcome Bay woman to back down on her protest against developers who have been blocking her driveway in... Read More

Serious complaints against council

Serious complaints have been levelled against Tauranga City Council over their handling of a developer's building consents. Three consents issued to Bella Vista... Read More

Man killed in Taupo crash named

Police have released the name of a man killed in a crash in Taupo in the weekend. 'Joseph Sebo Wiremu, 49, died in a crash on Broadlands Road, Taupo, on Saturday,”... Read More

Man hurt in Bay explosion

A man is being treated for burns after being caught in an explosion in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to an address in Opotiki at 2.20pm following... Read More

NZ to brace for rain and strong winds

After a settled few weeks with little wind a major change is on the way. A pairing of cold fronts is set to move up the country, preceded by rain and vigorous northwest... Read More

New look for Tourism Bay of Plenty

Tourism Bay of Plenty is unveiling a new look. The new orange logo is a bi-product of extensive stakeholder engagement and consultation the organisation undertook... Read More