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Watching grass grow: Woman‘s wait for berm trim

They say the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but one Rotorua pensioner just wants the council to mow her berm. However, the council says the... Read More

Overnight closure next week: Hewletts Rd flyover

An overnight closure is being planned for the Hewletts Road flyover next week. The Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says the March 16 overnight closure is to allow... Read More

One Love announcement expected next week

Organisers of the popular One Love Festival are expected to make an announcement about the future of the 2022 event next week. The original event date was postponed... Read More

Covid fatigue hitting Rotorua organisation

The 'great resignation”, Covid-19 fatigue and workers demanding higher pay as inflation rises, are among issues facing rates-funded Rotorua organisation... Read More

Vehicle on its side in Papamoa crash

Reports are coming in of a two car crash on Papamoa Beach Road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says two vehicles have crash on Papamoa Beach Road,... Read More

Matahui pupils enjoy boat day out

In a tradition that was started back in 1989, Matahui School pupils continue to learning boating skills. The school swapped its classrooms for the Omokoroa... Read More

NZ Junior Surfing Team heads to El Salvador

A strong new team has been selected for the 2022 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Junior Surfing Championships. Apart from Kora Cooper (Rag) who returns to the... Read More

Midget car rising star‘s home-track success

Midget car rising star Aaron Hodgson raced to a home-track success at Baypark Speedway, extending a recent run of winning form. Hodgson drove to victory in the... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council‘s $6m saving

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council will pay out $1.8 million to district and city councils this year, for collecting the rates on their behalf. It will... Read More

Police name homicide victim

Police have released the name of a man who died in Taupō on the weekend. A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of Ryan Whare Woodford. Detective... Read More

Petrol companies report theft increase

Petrol thefts are on the rise as more motorists struggle with pain at the pump. At one North Island station on Tuesday, motorists were filling up to make the... Read More

Correction in property market incoming

All signs are pointing to a gradual correction to the residential property market as the rate of growth continues to slide - according to the QV House Price Index. The... Read More