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NZTA to refocus on safety following review

The Government is acting swiftly to strengthen NZTA's regulatory role following a review into the Transport Agency, and Ministry of Transport's performance... Read More

Heavy rain for the next few days

A subtropical flow across much of New Zealand will encourage some decent rainfall totals around western and northern areas, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. 'Next Monday... Read More

Low-sensory Quiet Hour offered at Countdown

From Wednesday October 23, Countdown stores across New Zealand will offer customers a low-sensory Quiet Hour every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Countdown... Read More

Abysmal voter turnout in Tauranga

Voter turnout in Tauranga can only be described as 'poor”, with only 17.16 per cent of votes being returned as of Monday. Traditionally, Tauranga has had... Read More

Lucky escape after car plunges into water

The occupants of a vehicle which ploughed into a lake in the Bay of Plenty walked away from the crash uninjured. The crashed happened on Tuesday, according to... Read More

Pizza Art for World Homeless Day

Three community services to the homeless in Tauranga are combining this week to hold an art exhibition for World Homeless Day. Colleen Spiro from ‘Street... Read More

Police name man found dead on boat

Police can now name the man found dead in the Tauranga Harbour entrance on Saturday. He was Clayton Patrick Nathan-Graves, 29, from Pyes Pa. "He was also known... Read More

Toomey produces magic to claim DVS Pegasus Open

Luke Toomey has produced one of the shots of his career to claim the inaugural DVS Pegasus Open in extra holes, claiming his maiden Jennian Homes Charles Tour... Read More

Iconic musicians to headline A Summer’s Day Disco

After this summer's rip-roaring success, A Summer's Day Disco returns in 2020 with a sensational line-up featuring some of the most iconic names and sounds in... Read More

Title contenders emerge at surfing championships

The first elimination rounds of the National Scholastic Surfing Championships have seen three teams emerge unscathed with a full complement of surfers and they... Read More

Multiple car crash on SH29a, near Maungatapu

Multiple cars are reported to have crashed on State Highway 29a, near Maungatapu. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says three cars have crashed on the... Read More

Railway crossing upgrade following SH2 deaths

Twelve railway level crossings across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty are undergoing safety upgrades. The NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail are working together... Read More