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Leading pharmacist to head new pharmacy programme

The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Rhiannon Braund to head its new Master of Pharmacy Practice degree, set to launch in 2025. Professor... Read More

Heat alerts: Parts of the country set to reach 30C

Parts of the country are in for another scorcher, with a heat alert for Auckland and Te Kuiti expected to hit 30C. MetService has a heat alert in place for... Read More

Paddleboarder rescued from Lake Taupō

Police are urging water goers to make sure they are properly prepared, after rescuing a paddleboarder who was blown 5 kilometres out on Lake Taupō. 'It's... Read More

Minister responds to calls to delay Tauranga plan

The minister for local government has responded to calls for Tauranga's 10 year plan to be delayed until elected officials are in office. The Long Term... Read More

Property prices record slight drop in December

New Zealand's property prices have recorded a dip at the end of 2023 according to Trade Me's Property Price Index for December. The national average asking... Read More

At risk shorebirds threatened by vehicles

People driving vehicles through the clearly marked and signposted breeding area of tūturiwhatu/Northern New Zealand dotterel at Thornton Beach in the... Read More

Biosecurity NZ thanks international travellers

Biosecurity New Zealand is thanking international travellers who arrived during the peak Christmas and New Year period for their efforts in helping to protect... Read More

Cricket: Aotearoa Māori Schools squads named

Aotearoa Māori Schools and Pasifika Schools have named squads ahead of the second Rangatahi Cricket Festival, starting Wednesday in Auckland/ NZC have named... Read More

Honda's rising stars racing towards the top

The sport of motocross is in a healthy state in this country and this was in evidence at the weekend's Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. This... Read More

Crash on Kaimai range, spillage of asbestos

A caller to SunLive says there is a vehicle crash on State Highway 29 on the Kaimai range. "Two vehicles are involved," says the SunLive caller. "The crash... Read More

Beamish shatters NZ 5000m record

George Beamish has begun his 2024 campaign in style by smashing the New Zealand 5000m record* and dipping below the Olympic Entry Standard mark by recording... Read More

Worsening poverty: Teachers share harrowing tales

Teachers say an increasing number of children will return to school without the very basics this year, with the cost-of-living crisis deepening poverty in many... Read More