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Marine enthusiasts set course for expo

Boats are just the beginning of a spectacular marine lifestyle event returning this month. The third annual NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo is on at Mystery Creek... Read More

Police win $92k forfeiture from Mongols gang

Police have won a $92,000 windfall as they continue to go after the assets of Mongols gang members who are serving long prison sentences for drug dealing. They... Read More

Car fire sparks roadside blaze on Oropi Rd

Emergency services have been called after a vehicle caught fire on Oropi Rd near the Warner Rd turn-off this afternoon. A witness told SunLive the driver... Read More

Truck rollover in Te Puke, one lane blocked

A southbound lane on No. 3 Rd in Te Puke is blocked following a single-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the crash at about 1.30pm. No... Read More

Whakatāne victim named in fatal SH5 crash

Police have named the person killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Rotorua last week. She was Clara Joan Apiata, 39, of Whakatāne. The crash happened... Read More

Rescue helicopter logs 270 missions in six months

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter completed 270 life-saving missions across the Bay of Plenty in the first half of the year. The Tauranga-based chopper responded... Read More

Rev up the family and the vehicles

Sponsored Content Bay of Plenty's vintage and classic vehicle owners are invited to dust off their four-wheeled beauties for this month's Daffodil Car Show... Read More

Waterways residents lose asphalt battle

Ōhope's Waterways subdivision will be chip sealed this summer, despite objections from residents wishing to retain their smooth asphalt street surface. The... Read More

Snow shuts Desert Rd as icy blast grips nation

Snow has closed the Desert Rd as a bitterly cold air mass drives up from the south. The closure of State Highway 1 from Rangipo to Waiōuru - in place... Read More

Tauranga Lotto players win $24,112 each

Two Tauranga players are celebrating wins in Saturday night's Lotto draw. One ticket was sold at AJ's Lotto and another through MyLotto, a media release from... Read More

Dog owners face charges after Pāpāmoa attacks

Tauranga City Council is prosecuting owners of dogs allegedly involved in recent high-profile attacks in Pāpāmoa. The most recent incident was an attack... Read More

Millie and her journey into virtual mural magic

It's easy to look at a vibrant mural, say: 'Nice!” and keep walking by. But have you ever stopped and wondered about the lengths taken to create the incredible... Read More