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Initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health

A pilot programme encouraging farmers to get off their farms and mentor local kids has been deemed a success for mental health. The Big Brothers Big Sisters... Read More

Two injured after car flips on Tauranga expressway

One person is in a serious condition and another has moderate injuries after a car flipped on a Tauranga expressway on Wednesday morning. A SunLive reader... Read More

Tauranga Ruthe’s record breaking blitz

Sam Ruthe has continued Tauranga Boys' College attack on New Zealand's middle distance running scene. Ruthe took home three golds from Palmerston North... Read More

Workplace death in Athenree

An investigation is underway following a workplace death in Athenree in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement released today, police say one person has... Read More

What's happening in Tauranga these school holidays

School holidays are just around the corner, and Tauranga has it all going on to keep the kids entertained and make some great memories this April. In the... Read More

GP crisis: Lack of doctors having serious impact

Wait times for an appointment at Katikati Medical Centre can be weeks long and while a new doctor should help the situation, the centre's clinical director says... Read More

Pumping conditions predicted for boardrider champs

New Zealand's top boardrider clubs will battle it out this weekend to attain national bragging rights and a chance to represent New Zealand again on the world... Read More

Testing Cameron Road for compliance

Tauranga City Council says that work to install permanent fences and timber posts at some of the mid-block pedestrian crossings along Cameron Road is now complete. Remedial... Read More

Tauranga boarding house fails healthy homes code

A Tauranga boarding house that had several hot water taps removed, no proper cooking facilities and no heating in the main living room must pay 17 tenants $37,000... Read More

Live weather updates

Westland is likely to be escalated to a red heavy rain warning Wednesday following a night of intense rain, MetService says. Red weather warnings are only... Read More

Partnership to reduce agricultural emissions

The Government and four further companies are together committing an additional $18 million towards AgriZeroNZ to boost New Zealand's efforts to reduce agricultural... Read More

NZ Junior Surfing Team returns to El Salvador

A team of dedicated young surfers has been selected for the 2024 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championships. Apart from Spencer Rowson,... Read More