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Coastal storm surge to pound western North Island

The western upper North Island is in for a windy Wednesday with potentially damaging storm surge spreading up the west coast across the day. Winds will ramp up... Read More

Plans to distribute 211 tonnes of food to NZ kids

Vulnerable children living in hardship are facing their toughest winter yet as the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hits home, says KidsCan. Schools... Read More

Whakaari: Victim’s brother hopes tours can resume

The brother of a man killed in the Whakaari/White Island eruption says he hopes a new warning system will mean tours on the island can resume soon. Mark... Read More

WBOP programme transforms learning for boys

There's eager faces, excitable chatter, and energetic spirits. It's the two hours each week these children look forward to most - time out of the classroom... Read More

Cancian claims ‘council took all the money’

In a fiery cross-examination of the Bella Vista Homes director, Danny Cancian was asked 'where was the money” following the failed subdivision. His answer:... Read More

Armed police spotted on Takitimu Drive

UPDATE 8.40AM: Police are still on the hunt for a person with a warrant to arrest following an armed traffic stop in Tauranga. SunLive received a couple of reports... Read More

Fund helps Kiwi Kids with disabilities into sport

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has awarded grants to 59 individuals and organisations to increase the participation of young people in Para sport. The... Read More

Rare BOP octopus to be dissected for research

What was thought to be a giant squid caught off near Whakaari/White Island, has turned out to be something much rarer. When the crew of the Margaret Philippa... Read More

Winter westerlies return for the working week

Sodden centres around the North Island can breathe a sigh of relief as MetService forecasts the return of westerlies. Strong southwesterlies, showers, and some... Read More

Slice of history restored for all

A small hill with a big view is the latest addition to Tauranga's trail of historical sites. Eagle-eyed motorists on the Takitimu Toll Road will have noticed... Read More

Verge wreckers anger Tauranga residents

Berms along Harbour Drive in Bureta are continually turned into muddy messes - and residents say it's no accident. 'Cars intentionally race along the verge, which... Read More

New campaign says ‘give no voice to racism’

The Human Rights Commission is urging people in Aotearoa to ‘give no voice to racism' as it launches a new campaign featuring celebrated film maker Taika... Read More