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Surfer turns forecast chaos into AI surf tool

For most people, surfing is a simple pastime. But the increased availability of technology to help surfers find the best waves seems to have brought with it... Read More

Rotorua airman honoured after major health scare

Rotorua aviator Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi (Te Arawa) had his Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) career mapped out before suffering a serious health issue,... Read More

Tongariro National Park fire: An ongoing battle

Firefighters face another day battling to bring the Tongariro National Park fire under control. The large fire on the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday,... Read More

Pilgrimage for petrolheads: the All USA Day show

Petrolheads from far and wide will make a 'pilgrimage” to Tauranga for an annual event celebrating American muscle. Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club... Read More

Zespri upbeat as markets navigate tough season

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has been busy on the global front. The Mount Maunganui-based business, which sells to more than 50 countries around the world, was... Read More

Fireworks spectacular at Baypark

Former New Zealand champion Brad Mosen from Auckland delivered an impressive return to winning form as the 20-lap Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic entertained... Read More

Public and lifeguards join forces in two rescues

Members of the public and Surf Life Saving New Zealand lifeguards worked together to save swimmers caught in dangerous rips at Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa... Read More

Tongariro wildfire: Evacuations begin

Evacuations have begun as an out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park continues to spread, now covering an estimated 1600ha. Residents of... Read More

Tea towel fundraiser supports kids with cancer

This month the Child Cancer Foundation is once again inviting Kiwis to bring meaning and heart into their homes by supporting its annual tea towel fundraiser. In... Read More

Ōmokoroa gets new resource recovery centre

A new resource recovery centre will open in Ōmokoroa this month, which will extend the circular economy cycle project while providing meaningful work and training... Read More

Traffic 'really jammed' south of Katikati, SH2

Motorists are experiencing long delays between Tauranga and Katikati today due to maintenance work on State Highway 2. A caller to SunLive reported a delay... Read More

Support big research for little lives

A charity that raises funds for high-impact, New Zealand-based medical research to help save, extend and improve the lives of children is hosting its first lottery. Cure... Read More