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A journey of visions

Elizabeth Grainger's natural flair for visionary art came to her in a lucid dream. At six-years-old, while hiding out in... read more

Goat reinforces message about child restraints

A police operation targeting child restraints in vehicles has sent a message loud and clear that all kids in vehicles need... read more

Hands-on wānanga for coastal health

About 40 Western Bay of Plenty schoolchildren have joined Waikato University scientists, Manaaki Te Awanui, NIWA, DoC and... read more

Minimising the menace of pokies

No approval for any new pokie venues in Tauranga, and no approval for any additional pokies for existing venues –... read more

Boaties armed with safety advice ahead of summer

Boaties are being warned to take it easy on the water this Labour Weekend which marks the ‘unofficial' start of the... read more

Firefighters form motorcade to bid farewell

Posted at 8:21am Saturday 20 Oct

Firefighters from throughout the Western Bay of Plenty have bid farewell to one of their own, forming a motorcade...read more

What’s on? Labour weekend celebrations and causes

Posted at 9:07am Saturday 20 Oct

Good morning SunLive readers, happy Saturday and better yet - happy long weekend! Even better news weather-wise...read more

A blessing for our furry friends

Posted at 7:46am Saturday 20 Oct

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church this Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with...read more

Northern to press home huge lead on final day

Posted at 7:25am Saturday 20 Oct

Northern Districts take a huge advantage into the final day of their Plunket Shield clash with Canterbury in Christchurch...read more

Petition launched to overturn fuel taxes

Posted at 7:10am Saturday 20 Oct

A petition to repeal the government's new fuel taxes and relieve financial pressure at the pumps has been launched...read more

Celebrating the Sikh way of life

Posted at 20:00pm Friday 19 Oct

Hard work, and the leading of a peaceful life alongside others, regardless of caste and colour, are among the...read more

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Firefighters form motorcade to bid farewell

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Fred Hollows, doughnuts and the weather

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Waterfront sighting sparks safety reminder

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Opera, tennis and the weather

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Albert Einstein and the weather

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Vehicles torched at BOP pack house

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Outlaw public sale of whitebait

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz First they wanted to kill off the tahr, now they're trying to wipe out our trout. The lunatic... read more

Trialling new 1080 alternatives

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP New Zealand First has long campaigned on the need to trial alternatives to the use of 1080 poison, so we are... read more

Farmers and growers to have their say

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz If you have been following and contributing to National's ‘Have Your Say' Campaign,... read more

Gambling policy and prostitution bylaw up for review

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Last week, council decided to consult on having a ‘sinking lid'... read more

Enhancing a quality of life we can all be proud of

Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty A relaxed lifestyle set against the backdrop of a warm climate, pristine beaches and a rapidly growing... read more

Getting active this summer

Brad Haimona Active Families Advisor Sport Bay of Plenty As we get to the end of the year we welcome those long warm days which means more... read more

Twenty 20 cricket debate

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Ever since Twenty 20 cricket was introduced to New Zealand a decade and a... read more

Sea Level Changes

Weather Eye with John Maunder Global (or eustatic) sea-level change is measured relative to an idealised reference level, the geoid, which is a... read more

HEADLINES

Feedback sought on draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw

The Whakatane District Council's Policy Committee has approved the release of the Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw...read more

19:00pm Friday 19 Oct

Bay of Plenty police win supreme award

A Bay of Plenty policing initiative centred on a model of evidence-based problem-oriented policing, has gained...read more

17:55pm Friday 19 Oct

Motorists to plan travels ahead of Labour Weekend

Motorists heading away this weekend are being urged to plan ahead, expect delays and exercise patience to ensure...read more

17:01pm Friday 19 Oct

In, on and under the water

For three days next month it will be a magnet for anyone and everyone in awe of spending leisure time in, on or...read more

16:16pm Friday 19 Oct

Tauranga City youth aiming high at Napier tourney

A large chunk of Tauranga Boys' College's well-performed football first XI has provided the backbone of the Tauranga...read more

14:15pm Friday 19 Oct

SH2 open after serious crash

UPDATED 1.25PM: State Highway 2, near Waihi, is now open. The road was closed for a couple of hours following...read more

12:21pm Friday 19 Oct

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