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The faces of our summer drowning toll

Lynette Harrop told her only son not to tell her when he was going surfing. She feared the ocean, and only wanted to hear from him when he'd emerged safe from... Read More

Lively long weekends expected in Tauranga

Tauranga's jam-packed event season continues, with two major gigs, Waitangi Day festivities and sporting tournaments taking place over Auckland Anniversary and... Read More

Tauranga woman‘s Elton John trip of a lifetime

Lisa Applegate loves live gigs, and is about to experience the trip of a lifetime. The Tauranga woman was born with a disability making her wheelchair bound,... Read More

Standing up to hate with love

Whakatāne man Dave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern to demonstrate his gratitude for her public service. Dave has... Read More

Crankworx Summer Series showcases talent

The ultimate mountain biking road trip is returning to New Zealand this March with the Crankworx Summer Series New Zealand. The series will showcase four iconic... Read More

Local greeted with graffiti at Harrisons Cut

Vandalism and littering in the recently upgraded Harrisons Cut carpark and beach access area has upset local residents. A Papamoa resident contacted SunLive after... Read More

Heavy rain and strong winds to lash BOP

More rain is being forecast for the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty areas, with a severe weather warning still in force. The MetService says a humid northerly flow... Read More

Insect invaders getting under NZers‘ skin

It's that time of the year again, there's a buzz in the air, and not the good kind. It's the season of flies, and the wet holiday period means they... Read More

Free range egg farmers dealing with huge demand

Free range egg farmers are fielding constant calls and managing a flood of customers at farmers' markets as New Zealanders struggle to get their hands on eggs. This... Read More

Ibuprofen supply issues in NZ

Nationwide supply of liquid ibuprofen, most commonly used for pain relief in children, continues to be a problem throughout the country. A parent in Waikato who... Read More

Te Aroha Spa proposal‘s $37 million price tag

The fate of a multi-million dollar luxury hot pool and spa facility proposed for Te Aroha rests on whether it can gain investor funds. Plans for the new facility... Read More

Donor-conceived to learn more about their heritage

The Department of Internal Affairs says providing data for donor-conceived people is helping to bring a sense of belonging. Since August 2005, the Human Assisted... Read More