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Bay of Plenty Fire and Emergency risk reduction adviser and investigator, Jon Rewi said general carelessness and lack of consideration for fire safety is a recipe for disaster during the summer season.
SunLive - Staying fire safe this summer - The Bay's News First
Staying fire safe this summer
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December 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Fire and Emergency risk reduction adviser and investigator, Jon Rewi said general carelessness and lack of consideration for fire safety is a recipe for disaster during the summer season.
SunLive - Safety tips while out on the water - The Bay's News First
Safety tips while out on the water
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December 23, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Two Black Power associates are facing drug-related charges following the end of a four-month police operation. #drugs #police #operation #arrest #methamphetamine
SunLive - Gang associates charged in meth operation - The Bay's News First
Gang associates charged in meth operation
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December 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Two Black Power associates are facing drug-related charges following the end of a four-month police operation. #drugs #police #operation #arrest #methamphetamine
A street in Tauranga’s CBD returning to two-way traffic will be “good for business,” a cafe owner says. #council #traffic #business #tauranga
SunLive - Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way - The Bay's News First
Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way
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December 23, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Valentina Burgess has always known she was adopted. But the Russian-born woman wasn’t aware she had two biological half-brothers living in New Zealand, less than two hours away. #adoptee #family #reunited
SunLive - From Russia to NZ: A woman's search for her family - The Bay's News First
From Russia to NZ: A woman's search for her family
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December 23, 2024 at 6:17 PM
A $10,000 barrier arm has been installed at Whitianga Wharf and options for a multi-million-dollar waterfront redevelopment proposal have been made public. #wharf #barrier #marine
SunLive - Barrier arm installed on wharf to ease ‘danger' - The Bay's News First
Barrier arm installed on wharf to ease ‘danger'
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December 23, 2024 at 6:16 PM
An “elderly aunt” has lost nearly $10,000 trying to rent a Christmas holiday home from a fake Booking.com listing. #scam #warning
SunLive - Fake listing scams family out of $10K - The Bay's News First
Fake listing scams family out of $10K
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December 23, 2024 at 6:15 PM
An “elderly aunt” has lost nearly $10,000 trying to rent a Christmas holiday home from a fake Booking.com listing. #scam #warning
The programme invites the community to nominate deserving individuals and families who would benefit greatly from having a new mountain bike. #joy #christmas #mountainbiking #rotorua
SunLive - Mountain Bike Rotorua spreads holiday joy - The Bay's News First
Mountain Bike Rotorua spreads holiday joy
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December 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM
The programme invites the community to nominate deserving individuals and families who would benefit greatly from having a new mountain bike. #joy #christmas #mountainbiking #rotorua
It was a positive weekend on New Zealand’s beaches, with surf lifeguards reporting good safety awareness among swimmers and only two rescues carried out across the country. #rescue #beach #summer #surflifesaving
SunLive - Low rescue numbers pleasing for SLNZ - The Bay's News First
Low rescue numbers pleasing for SLNZ
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December 23, 2024 at 6:13 PM
It was a positive weekend on New Zealand’s beaches, with surf lifeguards reporting good safety awareness among swimmers and only two rescues carried out across the country. #rescue #beach #summer #surflifesaving
Some healthcare services are unavailable or operate for limited hours over Christmas and New Year, so it’s important to remember where you can go for help and support. #help #service #healthcare #health
SunLive - Healthline services available 24/7 - The Bay's News First
Healthline services available 24/7
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December 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Some healthcare services are unavailable or operate for limited hours over Christmas and New Year, so it’s important to remember where you can go for help and support. #help #service #healthcare #health
Each year the organisation delivers more than 5000 mentoring sessions, providing critical support to individuals and families navigating financial challenges at 12 locations throughout the region.
SunLive - Empowering the community through financial support - The Bay's News First
Empowering the community through financial support
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December 23, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Each year the organisation delivers more than 5000 mentoring sessions, providing critical support to individuals and families navigating financial challenges at 12 locations throughout the region.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has crunched the data to find holiday congestion hotspots in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty – but people might be surprised at the way it is responding to help. #traffic #holiday #travel #roads
SunLive - NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic - The Bay's News First
NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic
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December 22, 2024 at 10:49 PM
The Dance Education Centre in Matua closed at the end of September. It was established in 1991 from the Prue Gooch School of Dance, established in 1975. #tauranga #dance #school #teaching
SunLive - Dance school closes after decades of teaching - The Bay's News First
Dance school closes after decades of teaching
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December 22, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden BLACKCAPS call-up for the upcoming KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui this weekend. #cricket #sport #mountmaunganui #bayval
SunLive - Jacobs earns first BLACKCAPS call-up at Bay Oval - The Bay's News First
Jacobs earns first BLACKCAPS call-up at Bay Oval
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December 22, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden BLACKCAPS call-up for the upcoming KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui this weekend. #cricket #sport #mountmaunganui #bayval
Summer is here, which means it’s the season of barbeques, parties, and events.
Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items won’t make it through the security screening, so you don’t turn up empty handed at your in-law’s house.
Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items won’t make it through the security screening, so you don’t turn up empty handed at your in-law’s house.
SunLive - Safe travelling: What not to pack in your suitcase - The Bay's News First
Safe travelling: What not to pack in your suitcase
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December 22, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Summer is here, which means it’s the season of barbeques, parties, and events.
Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items won’t make it through the security screening, so you don’t turn up empty handed at your in-law’s house.
Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items won’t make it through the security screening, so you don’t turn up empty handed at your in-law’s house.
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty’s 2024 road toll stands at a record low of six deaths, and the district’s road policing manager is warning drivers anyone caught going even slightly over the speed limit will be ticketed. #roads #police #speeding #traffic
SunLive - Speeding concerns amid low road toll in WBOP - The Bay's News First
Speeding concerns amid low road toll in WBOP
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December 22, 2024 at 7:05 PM
People are being warned to expect some more showers, and potential isolated thunderstorms, in the lead up to Christmas Day. #weather #forecast #christmas
SunLive - NZ’s forecast to Christmas Day - The Bay's News First
NZ’s forecast to Christmas Day
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December 22, 2024 at 7:04 PM
People are being warned to expect some more showers, and potential isolated thunderstorms, in the lead up to Christmas Day. #weather #forecast #christmas
Controversial RnB summer festival Juicy Fest has cancelled its New Zealand dates, with organisers blaming an alleged “intentional” effort to stop it from going ahead amid licensing troubles. #entertainment #concert #festival
SunLive - Juicy Fest NZ dates cancelled - The Bay's News First
Juicy Fest NZ dates cancelled
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December 22, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Controversial RnB summer festival Juicy Fest has cancelled its New Zealand dates, with organisers blaming an alleged “intentional” effort to stop it from going ahead amid licensing troubles. #entertainment #concert #festival
Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will close from January 7 to late 2025 to allow for a tree harvest and track renewal project to enter its next phase. #tauranga #mountainbiking #track #community
SunLive - Full closure planned for Ōropi bike park - The Bay's News First
Full closure planned for Ōropi bike park
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December 22, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will close from January 7 to late 2025 to allow for a tree harvest and track renewal project to enter its next phase. #tauranga #mountainbiking #track #community
A pending bad weather forecast has forced the Greerton Business Association to cancel its Santa in the Square, Greerton, event for tomorrow.
SunLive - Santa in Greerton Square cancelled - The Bay's News First
Santa in Greerton Square cancelled
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December 20, 2024 at 12:12 AM
A pending bad weather forecast has forced the Greerton Business Association to cancel its Santa in the Square, Greerton, event for tomorrow.
Every year, Kevin Baird installs an incredible display of Christmas lights around his house in Maungatapu as part of a family tradition.
Each year, more lights are added to the collection on 5 Tutauanui Cres. This year, he has gone above and beyond.
Each year, more lights are added to the collection on 5 Tutauanui Cres. This year, he has gone above and beyond.
SunLive - Christmas tradition lights up Tauranga street - The Bay's News First
Christmas tradition lights up Tauranga street
sunlive.co.nz
December 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Every year, Kevin Baird installs an incredible display of Christmas lights around his house in Maungatapu as part of a family tradition.
Each year, more lights are added to the collection on 5 Tutauanui Cres. This year, he has gone above and beyond.
Each year, more lights are added to the collection on 5 Tutauanui Cres. This year, he has gone above and beyond.
The 15-year-old Tauranga Boys’ College student is one of many runners in his family, some of whom have broken records and competed on the international stage. #runner #sport #athlete #tauranga
SunLive - Tauranga teen runner breaks multiple NZ records - The Bay's News First
Tauranga teen runner breaks multiple NZ records
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December 19, 2024 at 6:21 PM
The Bay of Plenty Organised Crime unit executed warrants at addresses in Rotorua, Tokoroa and Te Puke over the past three weeks as part of an investigation into the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Rotorua area.
SunLive - Drug busts: 13 arrests, drugs, cash & guns seized - The Bay's News First
Drug busts: 13 arrests, drugs, cash & guns seized
sunlive.co.nz
December 19, 2024 at 1:03 AM
The Bay of Plenty Organised Crime unit executed warrants at addresses in Rotorua, Tokoroa and Te Puke over the past three weeks as part of an investigation into the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Rotorua area.