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Diesel spill on Maunganui Road

Motorists are being warned of a diesel spill on Maunganui Road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says about 20 litres of diesel has been spilt on the road... Read More

Community mourns house fire victim

Flowers and other tributes are being left outside a Maungatapu home as investigations into a fire where someone was found dead continue. The quiet-cul-de-sac of... Read More

Catastrophic capsize adds pressure

A catastrophic capsize in race four of the semi-finals in Bermuda has put Emirates Team New Zealand's challenge for the 35th America's Cup under huge pressure.... Read More

Deadline extended on bus submissions

Those wishing to have their say on proposed changes to local and school bus networks now have an extra week to do so. Bay of Plenty Regional Council public transport... Read More

Crashes reported in Tauranga and Te Puke

UPDATED 10.45AM: A crash on Hewletts Road earlier this morning caused no injuries. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says... Read More

Tauranga Domain to host Mitre 10 cup

Bay of Plenty Rugby fans can look forward to an exciting season involving a number of match-ups with traditional rivals, including all three Chiefs Provincial Unions.... Read More

Today in history with Rosalie

Winter is definitely here and it's time to get your woollies out. Today is a three-clothing and one-windproof layer day with a high of 15 and and overnight low... Read More

Images of the night sky

Anyone reading this story has looked up at the night sky in awe of the beauty that it contains at one time or another. Stars, lights, clouds, and complete darkness... Read More

Rob Hick’s model for Tauranga Museum

The roller door goes up on Rob Hicks' green shed and an unbelievable sight greets us. Among the model planes, boats, uniforms, cars, and tanks, is Rob's model for... Read More

Dive Crescent property move

The stalled title process for the Dive Crescent land is underway again with the city council expected to approve a joint council/Maori ownership bid for land. The... Read More

BOP Under 19 Squad named

Pre-season games in February, the recent Bay of Plenty Rugby Academy tour to Samoa and monitoring of players' through club rugby and a series of training sessions,... Read More

Fatal fire scene closes overnight

The scene of today's fatal fire scene in Maungatapu is being closed down overnight before detectives and fire safety investigators resume seeking its cause in daylight... Read More