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Unvaccinated Kiwis can now skip MIQ

Unvaccinated Kiwi travellers can now enter New Zealand without needing to go into MIQ or self-isolate, the Government has quietly announced. The ability... Read More

Power outage at Te Puna and Mount Maunganui

There are power outages at Te Puna and Mount Maunganui. PowerCo is reporting that power was cut to 311 Te Puna properties at 10.38am. A site investigation is... Read More

Record-breaking fund from Charity House project

Rotorua community organisations are set to benefit from a record-breaking fund of $140,000, from the Toi Ohomai Charity House project. The house, which was built... Read More

Vehicle hits power pole in Te Puna

A vehicle has hit a power pole in Te Puna. Emergency services are arriving at the scene of the crash on Te Puna Road. A SunLive reporter at the scene says Te... Read More

Eight Lotto players win $125,000

Eight lucky Lotto players will be celebrating after winning $125,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's Lotto draw. Powerball was not struck on Saturday... Read More

Mount Maunganui street flooding due to rain

A sudden deluge of heavy rain on Saturday night caused flooding across some roads between Omanu at Arataki. A fire truck and crew were called to the area following... Read More

Heavy rain for parts of central and northern NZ

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of central and northern New Zealand. A slow-moving low pressure system is forecast to lie to the west... Read More

St Johns Whakatāne opens new store following fire

Whakatāne Mayor Judy Turner joined staff and volunteers as St Johns Whakatāne celebrated an official opening of their new retail premises on Saturday morning. The... Read More

International Day of Forests worthy of celebration

The International Day of Forests is a great opportunity to reflect on the critical role our forests play in the lives of New Zealanders across the country, says... Read More

Four Bayfair shops burgled and smashed overnight

Four shops at Bayfair Shopping Centre have had glass cabinets and doors smashed during a burglary spree early on Saturday morning. A SunLive reader at the... Read More

Manaia homicide victim named

Police are now able to name the man who died at a rural property in Manaia, Coromandel on Friday afternoon. A homicide investigation is underway following the... Read More

Two vehicle crash on SH2 near Paengaroa

Two vehicles have crashed on State Highway 2 near Paengaroa. A SunLive reader at the scene has reported that the crash is near the Te Puke Golf Club on SH2. Police... Read More