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Female athlete health research initiative launches

Auckland University of Technology has launched a world-leading initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing neglect of medical research on female athletes. Through... Read More

Quad bikes focus after fatal farm incidents

A series of fatal accidents in recent months have tragically highlighted safety needs when operating farm vehicles and machinery on farms Last month, a person... Read More

How a routine stop exposed a snapchat rapist

Warning: This story deals with details of sexual assault and may be distressing. A 13-year-old Rotorua girl befriended by a man claiming to be 16 on Snapchat... Read More

Mount Maunganui gastropub wins NZ’s best bar

Community and consistency - that's the recipe for becoming New Zealand's best bar. That's according to Aaron Hodson and Tim McLaren, co-founders of The... Read More

Tauranga residents unfazed by Jaffas' demise

Tauranga locals aren't fussed Jaffas are gone — the iconic orange chocolate balls were mostly just for movie nights and rolling down Baldwin St in Dunedin. RJ's... Read More

MetService issues latest heavy rain watch

More rain is on the way with weather watches issued for Bay of Plenty and Waikato. MetService said today a front over the Tasman Sea spreads onto New... Read More

NZ explores tolls for new infrastructure

The Government's roading policy supports using tolls as an additional source of revenue to help build and maintain roads, with the national transport agency... Read More

Mt Ruapehu earthquake swarm detected

A swarm of earthquakes has been detected under Mt Ruapehu. GNS Science duty volcanologist Yannik Behr said an earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mt Ruapehu's... Read More

'Disrespectful': Memorial destroyed in fire

Flowers laid in tribute at the spot where a deaf and blind man was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Rotorua have been destroyed in a fire. Other items... Read More

'Liable for salvage': Boat sinks in harbour

Boat owners are being reminded of their responsibilities after a boat sank in Tauranga Harbour this week. Today, two SunLive readers reported a vessel had... Read More

Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns

Despite question marks over United States' tariffs, kiwifruit growers have enjoyed a highly promising season. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief... Read More

Gang clash: Mongrel Mob members get home detention

Thirteen Mongrel Mob members in cars swarmed around a rival gang vehicle at a Rotorua roundabout in broad daylight and attacked. Some had weapons, some... Read More