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“Idiotic” driving behaviour snapped on camera

Many motorists are scratching their heads after witnesses a number of 'idiotic” driving acts in and around the Bay of Plenty. SunLive reader Glenn Dellaway... Read More

Three vehicle crash reported near Te Puke

A crash involving three vehicle is being reported near Te Puke this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says emergency services are at the scene... Read More

Motorbikes, fires and horses allowed on beaches?

Safety concerns have been raised after young families found themselves too close to a moving motorcycle on Papamoa beach, followed by a fisherman coming across... Read More

Police car set on fire in Papamoa

One person is facing an arson charge after allegedly setting a police car on fire in Papamoa. Police were alerted to the incident outside Papamoa Police Station... Read More

Goodbye playground, hello new drop-off/pick-up bay

It's a playground that children at Pyes Pa School has grown up playing on, but it is soon set to be demolished. Due to the newly constructed commercial buildings... Read More

Man arrested following armed callout

A person has been arrested following an armed callout in Welcome Bay. Police received a report of what sounded like gunshots in the Welcome Bay area at 5.50pm,... Read More

Armed police in Welcome Bay

UPDATED 8.30PM: Armed police are still in Welcome Bay this evening following reports of gunshots being heard in the area. "Police received a report of what sounded... Read More

Orca spotted near Mount Main Beach

A pod of orca have been seen near Mount Main Beach this afternoon. While many people were in the beach soaking up the sunshine rays, it appears the marine mammals... Read More

Vibrant celebration of the Pacific Islands

The Pasifika Festival in the Bay is currently taking place today and event manager Melanie Cottingham has summed up the event perfectly. 'If you are at home... Read More

Firefighters to benefit from new training tech

Kiwi firefighters and other first responders are set to benefit from the introduction of new virtual reality training. The new training technology, developed... Read More

Bethlehem Sports Ground fire not deliberate

A fire the Bethlehem Sports Ground that destroyed a shed was not deliberately lit. Police spoke to two youths in relation to the fire and determined it was not... Read More

Large scrub fire near Whangamata

UPDATED 5.43PM: A helicopter has been called in to help battle a large scrub fire near Whangamata. Fire crews were called to the fire, which is located on Waihi... Read More