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LIVE: 11 additional Covid cases linked to Auckland

There are now 21 total case of Covid-19 in the community. All of these are in Auckland, reports Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. He and Prime... Read More

LIVE: Seven Delta community cases identified

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the latest community case which sent the country into Level 4 lockdown, originated from Australia, In today's media... Read More

Rubbish fire on Truman Lane

Waste Management has been evacuated this morning following reports of a rubbish fire. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say there is a rubbish... Read More

Council keen to get youth to say ‘YIP’

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is on the hunt for keen 16-25-year-olds to participate in decision-making and action. Applications opened yesterday to... Read More

Midwives strike for support and better pay

Tauranga midwives are joining their colleagues around the country in striking for better pay and better working conditions. A picket line was formed on... Read More

Matt Chat: Local government reforms

In this month's Matt Chat, Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley addresses our local council reform and talks the big A (amalgamation): What could that... Read More

Wintry, snowy change coming for Sunday

There's been some very mild weather around NZ lately, but that is expected to change this weekend as winter reminds us that the season is still with us. Sou'Westers... Read More

Numerous crashes as heavy rain lashes BOP

Motorists are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain lashes the region. Police have been called to a number of crashes this morning, including... Read More

Protestors descend on Tauranga Council

UPDATE 12.56PM: Hundreds of Tauranga ratepayers have descended upon council chambers this afternoon to protest their opposition to a proposed rates increase. A... Read More

Rare ride for rare fight

A sweet ride on a 2021 Harley Road Glide is what Adam Fenech is offering the winner of an online auction aimed at helping a Bay of Plenty cancer sufferer. Adam... Read More

House fire in Pyes Pa spread from oven to ceiling

Fire emergency services are attending a house fire in Pyes Pa. "Three crews were called to Applin Lane," says Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Craig Dally. "It... Read More

Sirens and evacuation at Fraser Cove

7.30pm Update: A false alarm activation has been found to be the cause of a siren sounding at Fraser Cove Shopping Centre this evening. Fire and Emergency NZ... Read More