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DBT group on hold while psychologists strike

A week into a nationwide strike by psychologists working for the public health system, at least one mental health service for children and adolescents has been... Read More

Journey towards sustainable coastal communities

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is reaching out into the community to glean stories and knowledge about our coastal environment to help with their milestone... Read More

Enrol for elections to make voting easy

The Electoral Commission is urging people to get a move on if they want to make voting easy in the local elections. National Manager of Enrolment and Community... Read More

Expo promoting WBOP heading to the Bay

Newcomers and locals are invited to attend the free ‘New to the Bay' Expo for 2019. The expo is a free event to help locals and newcomers access services,... Read More

Whitebaiting ban rumours dispelled

The National party have made claims in regard to a whitebaiting ban, however Labour say they do not intend to ban the fishing of the New Zealand native delicacy. Local... Read More

Frustrated shop owners gather at Red Square

Frustrated shop owners and members of the public fed up with the way the CBD is being treated, took to the streets today to voice their opinions. A group of about... Read More

Review of KiwiSaver default funds

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Treasury are consulting on options to ensure New Zealanders enrolled in KiwiSaver default funds make... Read More

Does Tauranga have a New Zealander of the Year?

Mayor Greg Brownless is calling on residents to nominate someone from Tauranga for the 2020 New Zealander of the Year award, urging them to think hard about the... Read More

Worker left paralysed after workplace incident

A North Island company has been fined $304,750 after a workplace incident on a mobile elevating work platform left a worker permanently paralysed from the neck... Read More

Major traffic delays on Takitimu Drive

Major traffic delays are being reported on Takitimu Drive. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is at a standstill on Elizabeth Street, heading... Read More

BOP residents are big talkers, says 2degrees

Bay of Plenty residents love chatting away on the phone, says 2degrees. The New Zealand based telecommunications company have revealed some interesting... Read More

Kiwis urged to have say on medicinal cannabis

With public consultation closing tonight, Helius Therapeutics is urging Kiwis to have their say on the Ministry of Health's discussion document for New Zealand's... Read More