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A chance to sweeten lives

Sweet Louise, New Zealand's only charity solely dedicated to supporting incurable breast cancer, has just been named as one of four nominated charities to participate... Read More

Highway clear after crash

UPDATED: 6pm. At least one person has been taken to Tauranga hospital after a two car collision at the intersection of SH2 and Wilson Road this afternoon. Western... Read More

A horse with no name in Whakamarama

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is still trying to track down the owner of a large brown stallion discovered roaming alone in Whakamarama. The horse was... Read More

Avocado industry reaches highest value

The New Zealand avocado industry has just reported its highest value ever with avocados sales reaching $198 million. This is an increase of $64 million on last... Read More

Antarctic blast to bring Desert Rd snow

Snow is being predicted for the Desert Road as a southerly surge rushes northwards. Once the rain has moved off New Zealand, WeatherWatch.co.nz says an entirely... Read More

PK Furniture goes into receivership

PK Furniture has gone into receivership, leaving a lot of people wondering what will happen to the furniture they have paid for. The chain has 16 stores across... Read More

Finalists named for export awards

The finalists for the annual Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards have been announced. The awards are dedicated to showcasing exporters from our region and their people... Read More

Man arrested in Te Kaha homicide case

A man has been arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact of murder, in relation to the death of Don Henry Turei Junior. Don was killed in a crash... Read More

Horse on the loose in Whakamarama

The search is on for the owner of a large brown stallion which has been discovered roaming alone in Whakamarama this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news... Read More

Happy outcome for cancelled comp

The 12th Annual Surtees Boats Fishing Competition was due to be held on April 8-9 - but that was all before the storm hit and a stopbank on the Rangitaiki River... Read More

Man fails to appear in Tauranga court

Tauranga Police are appealing for information about a man who failed to appear in court. James Alexander Cooper was due to appear in Tauranga District Court on... Read More

Today's weather with Rosalie

Today there are periods of rain ahead, some heavy patches at times but it should be clearing towards evening. A weather warning is in place for the region. It's... Read More