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Retail spending: Cost of living drives drop

Falling local spending as household budgets face greater pressure is leading to "unprecedented challenges" for the retail sector. Credit bureau Centrix data... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on Maungatapu Bridge

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the Maungatapu Bridge, on State Highway 29A. A SunLive reader has reported a nose-to-tail... Read More

Vollies, food and funds wanted!

St Peters in the City is once again in the thick of organising its free annual Christmas dinner for the community - and needs volunteers, food donations and... Read More

Working for Families gets cost of living boost

Putting more money in the pockets of hard-working families is a priority of this Coalition Government, starting with an increase to Working for Families, says... Read More

Investigation following fatal hunting incident

An investigation is ongoing after a man was fatally shot while hunting in the Te Urewera Ranges, Rutuahuna, early Friday morning, December 1. Police responded... Read More

Two coffees for $100?

Two coffees ended up costing one Bay of Plenty painter more than $100, and he is not alone. Painter Pete Wise, who bought two coffees from BeanNGone, a drive-thru... Read More

Police prepare for early morning protests

Police are preparing for planned protests in various locations around New Zealand including Tauranga this morning, Tuesday December 5. A planned protest is... Read More

$1.2M to boost NZ's resilience to natural hazards

Toka Tū Ake EQC (Earthquake Commission) has awarded 14 research teams a total of more than $1.2 million in this year's Biennial Grants round. These research... Read More

KiwiSaver: financial strain doubles withdrawals

The money withdrawn early from KiwiSaver funds due to financial hardship has doubled compared to a year ago, with significantly more people taking money out... Read More

Tighter controls around Mount industry imposed

Heavy industry is set to stay in Mount Maunganui but stricter controls around what will be allowed in future have been put in place. Mount Maunganui's industrial... Read More

Tree-felling survivor begins 250km walk

Six months ago, Trevor Moore was in a coma and couldn't walk - now, he's almost 100km into his hīkoi/walk to give something back to his rescuers. Trevor,... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa open for three hours

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa will open at 5pm today, for a three hour period, and will close overnight at 8pm. Geotechnicians have this afternoon... Read More