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Healthcare services available across this summer

With summer here and the holiday break now on our doorstep, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders to be aware of the healthcare options... Read More

Woman share terminal brain cancer journey

Paige Suisted has less than 18 months to live, but no one would be able to tell from her smile and energy. The 26-year-old Hamilton resident was diagnosed... Read More

Te Puke man Joseph Riwhi extradited to Australia

A man who claimed he came to New Zealand not to avoid a criminal trial, but to 'escape living in constant fear” of his partner's family, will be sent... Read More

Four dead following BOP highway crash

Four people have died following a crash on State Highway 5 south of Rotorua. The crash, involving two cars and seven people, was reported about 7.50pm on... Read More

Woolworths reveals holiday feasting predictions

As the weather warms up and the BBQ is dusted off, New Zealanders are preparing their festive menus, and Woolworths is revealing insights into what Kiwi shoppers... Read More

Takitimu North Link – 2 million hours strong

Construction of the new four-lane expressway connecting Tauranga and Te Puna continues to make great progress with the team racking up two million hours... Read More

A summery week ahead

After a wildly windy and occasionally wet weekend, MetService is forecasting a shift to typical summer weather for the start of the working week. The past... Read More

Support for further Civic Precinct development

A majority of Tauranga City Council elected members have voted to proceed with the construction of the planned Civic Whare, Exhibition and Museum project, which... Read More

Traffic delays after three vehicle crash on SH29

Reports are coming if of a crash on State Highway 29, near Tauriko. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck and two cars have crash in SH29,... Read More

Naughty or nice: Uber unwraps rider ratings list

As the festive season jingles closer, Uber unwraps its annual rider ratings to reveal who has been sleigh-ing their Uber etiquette - and who might be finding... Read More

Family triumph: Father and son conquer Taupō

It was an almost perfect weekend for Bay of Plenty's defending champion Mitch Rees as he kicked off his 2024-25 motorcycle road-racing season in style. Just... Read More

Newly-funded drugs a lifeline for babies

New Zealand's most vulnerable populations have been given a lifeline with funding approved for medicine that can prevent serious illness and save lives. Pharmac... Read More