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Three of NZ's best return to play in NZ Open

The New Zealand Open is excited to announce that three of the country's leading professionals who have all made their mark on the world's stage in 2023, are... Read More

Hot, dry conditions raising risk of wildfires

New Zealand has dodged a bullet this weekend despite hot, dry and windy conditions, says a wildfire specialist. Most of the South Island is under fire restrictions,... Read More

Highway works for BOP and Waikato for January

Safety improvements along State Highway 1 at Karāpiro continue to be a priority this year, with contractors on site at various locations this month. The... Read More

Humidity, with rain and showers ahead

Rain is expected this week across New Zealand, bringing some relief, following the high temperatures of last week. The humidity, however, is set to continue... Read More

Flotation device could have saved man's life

A man who leapt in the water to save his daughter and got caught in a rip might have survived if a flotation device was near. While his final moment 'cuts... Read More

Serious crash on SH2, Waioeka Gorge

Emergency services are responding to a serious vehicle collision in eastern Bay of Plenty on State HIghway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge. Police were notified of... Read More

Fire reported at Bethlehem College

A fire is being reported at Bethlehem College. SunLive readers have contacted us saying there is a fire on the school's grounds this evening. Smoke... Read More

Brave unchanged for trip to the capital

The Northern Brave have made the journey to Wellington as they prepare to take on the Blaze and Firebirds at the Basin Reverse tomorrow, Monday January 15. Pete... Read More

Mullet season is 'hair' and it matters

Get ready New Zealand. Long or short, curly or straight, classic or modern... mullet season is here. It's the return of The Mullet Matters, a fundraising... Read More

Resilient Lady sunset clean on Mauao

Mauao summit trails are spic and span following the efforts of crew members from the Resilient Lady cruise ship volunteering to pick up any rubbish they could... Read More

Page-turning fun at libraries this summer!

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty youngsters have the opportunity to take part in another of life's treasures this summer - a reading programme! Yes that's... Read More

Women's national surf champs won by 15-year-old

A young star has emerged in the Women's Division of the 2024 National Surfing Championships with 15-year-old Maya Mateja stunning the field to win the Open Women's... Read More