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Fatality prompts construction industry warning

Serious injuries and worker fatalities have prompted a call from one of New Zealand's largest energy distributors for the construction industry to follow the... Read More

Summer students showcase council experience

Tertiary students from across New Zealand have spent the summer soaking up sunshine and knowledge while completing summer internships and research projects... Read More

Pseudoephedrine expected back in pharmacies 2025

Medicines containing pseudoephedrine are expected to be available over the counter again next year, ACT leader David Seymour says. David, appointed Associate... Read More

1m attempts to access child abuse material online

There were over 1.1 million attempts to access websites known to harbour child sexual abuse material in New Zealand last year, according to data released by... Read More

Motorbikes seized following Paeroa gang tangi

Multiple motorbikes have been seized as Police had an increased presence in the Waikato town of Paeroa on Tuesday for the tangi of a Waikato-based gang member. A... Read More

Grant Robertson to retire from Parliament

Labour List MP and former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Grant Robertson will retire from Parliament next month, and later in the year take up... Read More

Vaccinators feel under threat after data leak

Vaccinators whose names were published on a US website after a Te Whatu Ora data leak are feeling nervous and under threat, says a nurses' union. Te Whatu... Read More

Youth detained in Greerton following disruption

Police have detained a group of youths following a public disturbance in Greerton Village on Tuesday afternoon. Police say that they attended the scene of... Read More

Tauranga candidates told to avoid squabbles

Potential future councillors of Tauranga have been issued a warning: Don't fight. "You are going to need to work with whoever your colleagues end... Read More

Car on fire on SH29A near Hairini roundabout

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle fire on State Highway 29A at the Hairini roundabout. A SunLive reader reports that a car is in... Read More

Zeimann/Polley & Fuller/Nicklin claim tour titles

The 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top wrapped up in thrilling fashion on Sunday in Mount Maunganui. Kiwi stars Alice Zeimann and Shaunna... Read More

Crash: occupants of the vehicle fled the scene

Police are searching for the occupants of a vehicle that were in a crash in Mount Maunganui this afternoon. Police were notified of a single-vehicle crash... Read More