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‘Pianist extraordinaire’ retires after long stint

A ‘pianist extraordinaire' is how a volunteer musician is being described as he steps down from his regular gig. Fred Chell has been faithfully tickling... Read More

Warning over high-dose MDMA this summer

Pills of MDMA containing up to three doses of the drug are in circulation ahead of New Year's Eve festivities. Harm reduction service KnowYourStuffNZ is warning... Read More

A single cigarette going up to nearly $2

The cost of a single cigarette is about to hit nearly $2 as New Zealand's smokefree deadline looms. The latest hit in a series of annual tax-based price increases... Read More

New Year’s Eve in Tauranga

New Year's Eve in Tauranga is set to be a night to remember, with an array of events happening across the city. From family-friendly firework celebrations, mini... Read More

Retentions regime providing protection for subs

A recent review into the construction retentions regime shows most of the sector is complying with the requirements, but there is more work to be done to ensure... Read More

Illegal dumping on the rise

Illegal dumping in Tauranga is a continuing issue and Tauranga City Council is calling on the community to help it mount successful enforcement actions. Earlier... Read More

Bus, train or staycation to cut holiday emissions

Long summer roadies, daytrips and holidays are here, but so is climate change. Hitting the road might be terrible for the environment, but experts say Kiwis... Read More

Final dog responsible for cat maulings caught

A Matua woman can let her cat without fear after the final dog believed to have been involved in cat attacks has been caught. The last of the three dogs has been... Read More

Car flipped in Welcome Bay

A car has crashed and flipped on Welcome Bay Road near the intersection of Waitaha Road. A SunLive photographer at the scene says two cars were involved in the... Read More

The unwanted guests at New Zealand‘s borders

From seeds and food, to dried deer testicles and road-kill, Biosecurity New Zealand has seen it all this year. Staff working at the airports, mail centres and... Read More

Search called off for cruise passenger

The search for a man believed to have jumped from a cruise ship off the coast of Hawke's Bay has been called off. Helicopters were joined by yachts and container... Read More

Stay safe on the roads this summer

Road safety charity Brake is appealing to partygoers and organisers to ensure everyone in their group gets to and from celebrations safely. As New Year's Eve... Read More