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Re-fencing a godsend for cyclone-hit farmers

When Cyclone Gabrielle blew through, it destroyed more than 16km of fencing on Warren Milligan's farm in Te Karaka, just inland from Gisborne. He'd worked... Read More

NZ Superbike champs title hopefuls make their move

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships has now reached the halfway stage in Canterbury at the weekend with various title hopefuls making their intentions... Read More

Tauranga Police investigate "unexplained" death

A police investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Tauranga. In an updated statement this morning, a police spokespersons says officers... Read More

Road to close for Cambridge Road Overbridge works

A section of Moffat Road in Tauranga is set to be closed for three months from tomorrow, January 9. The closure, part of the Takitimu North Link project,... Read More

Scams: Kiwis in their 40s most susceptible

'Is this still available?” A seemingly normal message comes through on Facebook Marketplace. After some back and forth about the item for sale and who... Read More

Weather outlook ahead for this week in NZ

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for the country this week. On Tuesday, January 9, a ridge of high pressure lies slow moving over New Zealand... Read More

Police present at Bethlehem incident

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident in Bethlehem on Sunday evening, with one road cordoned off. A SunLive reader says Police have closed off... Read More

Simply singing scripture in song

David and Dale Garratt, who became widely known not just across the Bay of Plenty for their involvement in the Tauranga Christmas Conventions in the 1970s, but... Read More

Get ready for Bark in the Park 2024

Tauranga City Council's Animal Services team is excited to kick off 2024 with a bark-tastic community event - Bark in the Park. "This free event had to be... Read More

Survey underlines case for more rural police

A Federated Farmers survey shows rising rates of rural crime and underlines a strong case for more police resources in rural areas, Feds national board member... Read More

Rotorua Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Rotorua will be having a great night after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Northern Brave to battle Auckland at Bay Oval

Northern Brave's men and women have a round in hand in the NZ Super Smash and they'll need it. Northern will be playing Canterbury at Hagley Oval... Read More