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Movember charity calls for after work ‘happy hour’

A men's health organisation hopes to change the way people view and use the traditional happy hour, asking businesses to finish early so their employees can... Read More

Late spring surge heading into summer

The continues shortage of quality real estate listings, coupled with record low mortgage interest rates, have combined to add some zing to the property market... Read More

Insolvency law reform announced

Changes to insolvency law announced by the government today will include requirements to honour up to 50 per cent of the value of gift cards or vouchers held by... Read More

Climate change gets research boost

Should we plan for drought or deluge and how is CO2 released from the ocean's floor? Several climate change projects were given a boost in the latest Marsden Fund... Read More

Community researchers honoured in national awards

A community development facilitator in Katikati has been honoured with a community research and service award. Tessa Mackenzie, who lives in Tauranga and works... Read More

Living with atrial fibrillation? You are not alone

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm, which results in poor blood flow and an increased risk of heart failure and stroke for some. 'The condition... Read More

Fireworks and dry weather don’t mix, says council

With Guy Fawkes day upon us and the weather heating up, Council is urging people to be extra careful about setting off fireworks with the bush around us being... Read More

Fatal crashes prompts police warning

Police and ACC are asking motorists to take care of each other on the road following four motorcyclists and two cyclists losing their lives on the road over the... Read More

Compleat It campaign encourages less food waste

The Compleat It campaign from Love Food Hate Waste aims to reduce food wastage, currently one of the largest environmental challenges globally. The campaign,... Read More

Councillors divided over remuneration report

Tauranga City's newly elected council is divided over remuneration for councillors. Councillors were at logger heads when discussing the topic at their first... Read More

Bin collection failure leads to rotting rubbish

Residents who live in the Whakamarama estate ‘Tides Reach' are fed up with their rubbish bins not being collected every week. Karen McIntyre says... Read More

Truck crash blocking Welcome Bay Road

A truck has crashed in Welcome Bay, blocking the road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck and trailer unit has crashed on the road, near Rocky... Read More