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Surf life saving award nominations announced

A Mount Maunganui surf lifeguard, instructor, surf official and coach are among the finalists for the country's surf life saving awards. The Mount Maunganui... Read More

Sanford announces resignation of CEO

After seven years leading NZ seafood company Sanford Limited, chief executive Volker Kuntzsch will be stepping down. Sanford Chair Sir Rob McLeod announced... Read More

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

Public health experts think the Auckland August cluster and sub-clusters should be re-classified as the country's second outbreak. To date, 174 infections... Read More

New East Coast marine facility

Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the Government is supporting the creation of new marine infrastructure in northern Te Tairāwhiti... Read More

What‘s on - roller skating disco, market and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. A fine day ahead is forecast with southerlies dying out in... Read More

National weather update for Saturday

WeatherWatch advise that the weather will be mainly settled for New Zealand today due to a ridge of high pressure. 'The departing southerlies bring cloud... Read More

Crash on SH29A near Maungatapu

SunLive readers are reporting a single vehicle crash on SH29A near Maungatapu. The crash has caused traffic to be held up between the Baypark and Maungatapu... Read More

Tauranga resurfacing works this week

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that resurfacing works will take place at two sites in and around Tauranga during the week beginning Sunday September 13. These... Read More

The fine art of sand

The materials in Hamilton artist Nancy Tschetner's studio are a little different from normal. Armed with just sand, adhesive, and a paint brush, she lovingly... Read More

Free workshop for young Tauranga storytellers

Young Tauranga theatre makers will be treated to expert storytelling advice at a Baycourt Commuity & Arts Centre workshop next month. The Tauranga venue... Read More

Govt to help stranded immigrants fly home

The government has agreed to pay for repatriation flights for stranded immigrants who cannot afford to buy tickets to their home countries. The Department of Internal... Read More

Possible ‘driving test’ for wedding celebrants

Prospective wedding celebrants will be required to run a mock ceremony and newly-weds will be asked for their feedback. They're among several changes being... Read More