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Record field for ParaBowls nationals at the Mount

Players with disabilities will be displaying their exceptional skills on the bowling green at the Mount Maunganui club from November 10-13. A record 56 bowlers... Read More

Temu probes magnet case after boy’s surgery

Online storefront Temu says it hasn't been able to verify whether magnets consumed by a 13-year-old boy which resulted in major surgery were sold on its... Read More

Satellite device could transform sea rescues

Imagine you're on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work. Maybe you've got a personal locator beacon, but you... Read More

DIY boost expected for small builds

The Building Industry Federation is anticipating an uplift in do-it-yourself builders with new rules around the construction of garden sheds, sleepouts and garages... Read More

Two yachts grounded at Mount Maunganui

SunLive readers report that two yachts have grounded in Waikorire, also known as Pilot Bay, in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday afternoon. 'One yacht is near the... Read More

Kimber 'genuinely sorry’ for fatal crash

In July 2022, Filthy Few life member Mark Kimber was speeding on his Harley Davidson through Bethlehem, near Tauranga. At the same time, Karen and Geoffrey... Read More

PI cleared after AI dispute over report

James Kelly was facing criminal charges when he paid a private investigator $2000 to provide an 'honest assessment” of the police case against... Read More

Thunder, snow and frost sweep country

An unstable showery and snowy south to southwest flow dominates New Zealand today, with thunderstorms set to spark up in the afternoon in some parts. Most... Read More

Driver flees after crashing into fence, police say

Police are investigating an incident in Bethlehem after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a fence. A police spokesperson said they were called to the area... Read More

Police identify victim of fatal BoP crash

Police have named the man who died after a crash near Whakatāne earlier this month. He was Daniel Paul Henriksen, 40, of Whakatāne. Henriksen died after... Read More

Te Puke homicide: Police seek two men after death

Police have named the man fatally shot in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, on Saturday. He was 29-year-old Tristan Oakes. Oakes was found critically injured... Read More

DOC warns as attacks on kiwi, seals rise

Reported incidents of dogs attacking protected wildlife are increasing, newly released DOC data has revealed. And the data shows kiwi, our national bird,... Read More