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Motorcyclist dies following crash

One person has died following a crash on Lawrence Street in Te Kuiti on Saturday. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police at 1.10pm. "The... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Whanganui will be jumping for joy after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Magic defeat Pulse 58-41 in Tauranga

Avis Magic produced their most complete performance of the season to upset the form book with a decisive 58-41 win over the previously unbeaten Te Wānanga o... Read More

Waiheke Island: shellfish biotoxin alerts removed

New Zealand Food Safety have removed the public health warning against collecting shellfish at Waiheke Island, from Blackpool and Surfdale Beaches. "Latest... Read More

Orca put on display at Mount Maunganui

Visitors to Mount Maunganui Main Beach on Saturday afternoon have been treated to a rare sight of orca putting on a show. SunLive received a message from... Read More

Health Select Committee to look into aged care

The Health Select Committee has agreed to undertake an inquiry into aged care provision, the scope of which will include the current and future capacity of the... Read More

Cold front bringing strong southwesterlies

MetService says a cold front will be spreading gale southwesterlies across much of New Zealand during Saturday and Sunday. "The strongest winds are likely... Read More

One person in critical condition following crash

One person is in a critical condition following a vehicle crash in South Waikato. Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Lawrence... Read More

2024 FMG Region-off season launched

The 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Region-off is underway. FMG is reminding locals to get on board with earning points to keep their region at the top... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for May

While the focus for maintenance contractors across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region has turned to reactive activities, a number of infrastructure projects... Read More

Whakaari/White Island raised again to Level 3

GNS Science has issued a new Volcanic Alert Bulletin late this morning for Whakaari/White Island volcano, with the alert level back up to 3 with aviation setting... Read More

Magic v Pulse at Mercury Baypark Arena

Excitement is building for the Magic versus Pulse battle at Mercury Baypark Arena in Tauranga today. The game gets underway at 4pm with the Magic fiercely... Read More