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Proud rugby league suburbs square off
After 11 straight defences, the Werohia Shield has been housed in the trophy cabinet at the Otumoetai Eels' Mitchel Park fortress since 2008. So isn't it time the shield was dusted down and shipped off...
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Investigation continues into death of 2 year old
Police are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a two-year-old girl found dead on the tidal flats at Little Waihi, Maketu. The girl was found after Western Bay of Plenty Police attended reports...
14:58 Saturday 23 March
Fashion with a feel-good factor
Buying the latest clothes may be fashion-forward, but we're taking three steps back when it comes to pollution. More than 3.8 tonnes of clothing is thrown out every year in the Bay of Plenty, and on average...
14:00 Saturday 23 March
Woman injured after fall on Motiti Island
A woman has suffered leg injuries after falling on Motiti Island overnight. A police spokesperson says they received a report of woman who had reportedly fallen at around 2.30am. “Police were advised...
13:03 Saturday 23 March
SH29A road closure causing traffic chaos
The NZTA are warning motorists of delays near Baypark, following a planned road closure. The Te Maunga Rail Crossing was closed last night and is set to re-open 4am on Monday morning. The NZTA says that...
11:55 Saturday 23 March
Driver licensing changes just tinkering
The Road Transport Forum is disappointed at the proposed driver licensing changes announced by NZTA. Like a number of industries, road transport faces a significant workforce shortage, yet this will do...
11:37 Saturday 23 March
Recent Headlines
Council’s Annual Plan consultation opens today
Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback from today on its Annual Plan 2019/20. The plan updates council's work schedule and budgets for the coming year in relation to the city's 10-year Long Term Plan....
10:55 Saturday 23 March
Six-gold streak for Gisborne sprinter
An extraordinary six-gold haul from teenaged Waikanae beach sprinter Briana Irving highlighted the opening day of the TSB New Zealand surf lifesaving championships in Mount Maunganui. The 16-year-old...
10:17 Saturday 23 March
123 Secondary Schools to take over BOP Lake
More than 1950 students from 123 schools will take to the water next week to battle it out at the 2019 National Secondary School Waka Ama Championship. This year, 200 more students will take part than...
9:45 Saturday 23 March
Rotorua family making debut on our screens
A Rotorua family are set to be reoccurring faces on our TV screens come this Sunday. The Hemana family are just one out of 16 families from Australia and New Zealand to compete in the second series of...
9:15 Saturday 23 March
What’s On: Festivals and bright colours
Good Morning SunLive readers and welcome back to the start of your weekend. I hope you have all had an enjoyable week and have an amazing weekend. Looking at the weather for the Bay of Plenty today, it...
8:47 Saturday 23 March
Earlier News
Mount Maunganui to be splashed with colour
Toi Ohomai students cooking up a storm
Free buses to Tauranga’s Multicultural Festival
A big battle awaits for the Chiefs
Toddler found dead in ‘suspicious‘ circumstances
Fruit fly restrictions lifted in two suburbs
Kane Williamson claims major honours
Kelly takes D1NZ title lead stronger with Hampton
Beach hoppers: start your engines
Cystic Sister Kristie Purton passes away
Blogs & Opinions
They’re barking up the wrong tree
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz A terrible, terrible thing has befallen our country. Innocent...
Responding to terror
Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris At the time of writing, we've had 50...
Tragedy has changed us
Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz Last weekend I had planned to attend the Multicultural...
The attack on Christchurch
Jan Tinetti Labour MP After the unspeakable terrorist attack in Christchurch, I have decided not to write a political...
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand National Championships come to town
Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Parking will be at an absolute premium anywhere...
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