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New police officers celebrate the finish line

Families and friends celebrated alongside newly attested constables at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this morning to watch 57 new police officers, parade out from... Read More

Fishing boosts well-being, study finds

Whether it's enjoying the great outdoors or simply the pleasure of catching a fish on your line, angling has benefits far deeper than just netting a big one,... Read More

Chess talent rises to national stage

Sun Live learned humility after meeting 11-year-old Alex Carter, who ranked fourth out of 97 in his division at the National Chess Championship in Wellington. After... Read More

Tauranga coastguard prepares for busy summer

With summer on the doorstep, Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is preparing for its busiest time for saving lives at sea and helping watercraft operators in peril. But... Read More

Police update: Hīkoi mō te Tirit

An estimated 10 thousand people have marched through Rotorua today as part of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, said a police spokesperson. "Due to the size of the group,... Read More

‘Lap the Map’ at Martha’s Mine

The Lions Clubs of Waihī, Paeroa, Katikati, and Ōmokoroa are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for diabetes on Sunday, November 17, with a special community... Read More

Rawiri Waititi, Shane Jones clash over haka

Barbs are flying between senior Māori MPs after Parliament descended into chaos during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill when one of Te Pāti... Read More

Become a Big Heart Appeal street collector

Big-hearted volunteers will be out in full force in February 2025 as part of the Heart Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year, the Big Heart Appeal. The... Read More

New design plan wanted for Tauranga aquatic centre

Fresh design options are being sought for a new $105 million pool complex near Tauranga's city centre. A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler... Read More

NZCT Grant Gees-up Racecourse Park reinvention

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Trust a $75,000 grant to upgrade key facilities at Racecourse Park in Te Teko, Whakatane,... Read More

Child abuse images: Preschool teacher charged

A woman working as a preschool teacher has been arrested and charged with possessing objectionable child abuse images. Shocked parents at a Tauranga preschool... Read More

Tauranga school leavers to embark on epic trip

Tauranga school leavers Olly Dow, Thomas Winter and William Dunn are set to embark on an epic adventure across the North Island. On Wednesday, the trio... Read More