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New backcountry hut for Kaimai Range users

A new back country hut that's now available for public use in the southern Kaimai Range is the first in a plan to establish a network of huts along the Kaimai... Read More

Partnering up with Omanu Primary

An alliance programme has been set up between Luke Nobilo from New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty and Omanu Primary School. Luke says within the... Read More

Hundreds turn out for Hoop Nation competition

More than 1500 players from across Australia and New Zealand have competed in the Hoop Nation competition in Tauranga. Hoop Nation is the largest pro-am... Read More

Hockey and horticultural water needs met

Katikati's horticultural centre of excellence will have a guaranteed water supply when it opens next year, thanks to a 30,000 litre tank donated by the Environmental... Read More

A big first year for Tauranga‘s glass recycling

Tauranga City Council's glass recycling service is celebrating its first anniversary with some stellar results. In its first year, the kerbside glass collection... Read More

Hard rules to swallow

Some early childhood centres are worried proposed rules recommending a ban on some foods are too strict. The Ministry of Education is considering guidelines... Read More

Armed police in Welcome Bay

UPDATED 8.30PM: Armed police are still in Welcome Bay this evening following reports of gunshots being heard in the area. "Police received a report of what sounded... Read More

Check your lifejackets before it’s too late

Lifejackets have saved countless lives over the years and they are boaties' number one piece of safety equipment but they have to be maintained to be effective. This... Read More

Wonder women paving the way in sport

Assistant coach of the New Zealand Silver Ferns, Debbie Fuller, and author Rachel Grunwell - marathon runner and health and wellness coach, both share a love of... Read More

Distinctive skateboard stolen from the Mount

Police are appealing for any information about a distinctive skateboard stolen from the Mount Maunganui area. "It's pretty distinctive - it's the only... Read More

Crash reported on Turret Road

Reports are coming in of a crash on Turret Road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it appears a car and scooter have collided near the Turret Road... Read More

Orca spotted near Mount Main Beach

A pod of orca have been seen near Mount Main Beach this afternoon. While many people were in the beach soaking up the sunshine rays, it appears the marine mammals... Read More