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Region on heavy rain watch

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as a heavy rain band moves down the country. A deep low approaches the country from the... Read More

iTunes vouchers do not pay off fines

Government agencies will not ask for fines to be paid by iTunes or other vouchers, says Detective Senior Sergeant Iain Chapman. 'Unfortunately, these calls are now... Read More

Innovative display gets awards nod

For a massive fifth year in a row Woods Creative Agency has been announced as a finalist in the Best New Zealand Design Awards. The Mount Maungnui-based creative... Read More

Bay film showcasing local talents

What do you get when you put 100 trained assassins, an evil warlord, an ancient relic and three girls on screen together? The latest short film from Anton Steel... Read More

Fire destroys Bethlehem home

Firefighters are still unsure of the cause of a fire at a Bethlehem home today. They arrived to find the interior of the house on fire and two vehicles in the driveway,... Read More

Have you come down with Olympic fever?

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games are in full swing now and already we've seen some highs and lows - some lower than others - for the New Zealand team. SunLive asked people... Read More

Alfie top dog at WBOP council

There is a new top dog in town. Alfie, the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Jack Russell, is the winner of New Zealand's Top Office Dog competition. Alfie... Read More

Emergency shelter flown to White Island

The New Zealand Defence Force has airlifted a 2.4-tonne shipping container to volcanic White Island near Whakatane, to provide visitors an emergency shelter in case... Read More

Olympian kick-starts favela food effort

What started as an innovative Olympic fundraiser has turned into a humanitarian campaign by New Zealand Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson. The canoe slalom star has been... Read More

Fire ravages physio office

An electrical fault is believed to be the cause of a fire which broke out a physiotherapist's office in Bayfair. Fire crews were called to the fire on Girven Road... Read More

Beginner slopes open for business

Whakapapa and Turoa beginner ski areas are now open following a weekend of cold temperatures and more than 60 hours of snowmaking. The beginner carpet lift within... Read More

Food show fires up

More than 120 exhibitors will be at the Seriously Good Food Show at ASB Baypark Arena this weekend. Whether you need new gadgets for the kitchen, crave some more... Read More