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Unfair commercial practices law to be strengthened

New measures to better protect businesses and consumers from unfair commercial practices have been announced by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi... Read More

Preparing our trees’ defences against myrtle rust

Scientists are currently investigating how myrtle rust is reproducing around Aotearoa. Myrtle rust is a disease caused by an invasive pathogen that infects iconic... Read More

Power pole fire in Hairini

Sunlive has received reports of a power pole on fire in Hairini. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Craig, confirmed that... Read More

K2 turns 20 in 2020

Next year will be their 20th anniversary of the K2 cycle event. It's one of the most popular sporting events in the Coromandel, travelling through sub-tropical... Read More

Tauranga firearm collection event this weekend

Three firearm collection days are taking place in the Tauranga this weekend. From Friday September 27 to Sunday September 29, police are encouraging those who... Read More

One family’s drive to educate

It's ostensibly an arts and culture evening, but people there will be discussing one of the great taboo topics of our time. It will also be an event tinged with... Read More

Event aims to inspire young voters

Young voters are being encouraged to attend a meet the mayoral candidates event. Hosted by the University of Waikato it aims to engage young people in local body... Read More

Police seeking Te Waara Te Kuka

Tauranga Police are currently seeking 28-year-old Te Waara Te Kuka who as a warrant to arrest for failing to appear in the Tauranga District Court on driving matters,... Read More

Safety improvements to reopen Welcome Bay Lane

Construction has started on safety improvements at both ends of Welcome Bay Lane. NZ Transport Agency Project Manager John McCarthy says the improvements will... Read More

Severe weather watch issued for BOP

A period of heavy rain and gales for parts of central New Zealand and the upper North Island is forecast for today. A front, preceded by strong north westerlies... Read More

School Bus crashes on Hewletts Road

A school bus has crashed along Hewletts Road this morning. A SunLive photographer at the scene says it is a two vehicle accident between the bus and a van. 'It... Read More

Plans to build new crossing near Concord Avenue

The New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed that it plans to build a new grade-separated crossing for pedestrians and cyclists across Maunganui Road between... Read More