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Jet Ski nicked from Bay property

A Jet Ski and trailer padlocked to a concrete slab in the Bay of Plenty has been nicked by opportunistic thieves. Police say the owner last saw his Jet Ski and... Read More

Top growers' second orchard

Even when Maria Watchorn isn't in her avocado orchard, she's thinking about the health of her trees. Sitting down with her at her Prole Rd home in Omokoroa, her... Read More

Earthquake swarm near Turangi continues

The residents of the Turangi-Waihi-Pukawa-Omori area have also been experiencing earthquakes over the last few weeks. A swarm has been on going to the west of there... Read More

Volunteers recognised at awards

After coming first in their local Trustpower Community Awards in Tauranga, the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club faced the tough task of taking on other... Read More

'Rare’ triple rainbow over Tauranga

A rare phenomenon has been captured on camera by SunLive readers. Photos were sent in to the newsroom and via our Facebook page this morning of an unusual triple... Read More

Ex-cyclone's remnants may affect NZ

Weather forecasters are predicting remnants of ex-cyclone Debbie to affect NZ next week. Ex-cyclone Debbie unleased a torrent of rain over Queensland with half... Read More

EastPack profits up 38 per cent

EastPack Limited, New Zealand's largest grower-owned, post-harvest kiwifruit supplier, has announced an operating profit of $11.2 million, up 38 per cent on its... Read More

Shark spotted at last minute

A Papamoa swimmer almost had a run in with a shark while visiting his local beach recently. Gavin Hooper was just coming out of the water following a swim, when... Read More

Highway open after truck crash

UPDATED 10.58AM: State Highway 29, between Barkes Corner and the Lake Roundabout, is now open. The highway was closed earlier this morning after a truck and trailer... Read More

Sun rises over the Bay

Today there may be some morning showers with afternoon fine breaks. It's a one layer of clothing day and we have a flock of 21 oyster catchers hanging out on the... Read More

Track re-opens after slip clearance

A section of the Mauao base track was closed for a couple of days this week to enable council contractors to safely clear debris from an overhanging slip face. The... Read More

Irish pub burgled through hole in wall

A man who made a hole in the wall of an Irish pub walked away with thousands of dollars' worth of cash. Bay of Plenty Police are investigating the burglary of Finn... Read More