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When a pamphlet or helpline is not enough

"Not sick enough to get help" - That's the message many people struggling with debilitating depression and other mental problems are getting from the health... Read More

Farmer’s environmental efforts to benefit BOP

Some people might think fencing off farmland isn't a smart decision, but that's where local Manawahe farmer Brent Mountfort would disagree. Mountfort... Read More

More surfing opportunities for women

A wave of change is sweeping through the local surfing community, thanks to the impact of Tū Manawa funding. Pāpāmoa Boardriders. Pāpāmoa Boardriders... Read More

Business heroes enlisted for social sector

A Tauranga social organisation is encouraging 'business heroes” to provide discounted services and products for local not-for-profit organisations. SociaLink,... Read More

Weekend weather a mixed bag

After days of clear skies and cold temperatures, MetService is forecasting unsettled weather and slightly warmer nights for the end of the week. Today the... Read More

Jazz Village and the Downtown Carnival!

Easter in Tauranga means you cannot miss The 61st National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival's jam-packed weekend smorgasbord of entertainment! The city centre... Read More

Double action at Crankworx Rotorua

Another exciting day unfolded at the big 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua. The lineup drew a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua, where spectators witnessed... Read More

One person is in custody after hospital lockdown

UPDATE 4:40: Police can confirm one person is in custody after the Tauranga Hospital incident. Police are no longer in attendance. Tauranga Hospital has... Read More

Tauranga Hospital locked down amid threats

Reports are coming in of armed police at Tauranga Hospital. Members of the public have contacted SunLive to report an armed police presence on hospital grounds. One... Read More

Economy slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1%

The economy slipped into a recession at the end of last year. Stats NZ says gross domestic product fell 0.1 percent in the three months ended December. The... Read More

Safety concerns: Rainbow Storytime cancelled

Rotorua Library's Rainbow Storytime event has been cancelled due to security concerns amid 'hostile dialogue” and 'rapid spread of misinformation”,... Read More

Elections: Larry Baldock puts his hand up again

In less than 100 days voting will begin to elect a council to replace the commissioners. And one familiar face is tossing his hat in the ring again. In a... Read More