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Breast cancer drugs decision ’cruel’

Drugs that can prolong life for women with advanced breast cancer might become publicly available, but only for women who haven't been diagnosed yet. The... Read More

Facebook’s data sharing deals

Facebook's special arrangements with some of the world's largest technology companies have been detailed in the social media giant's documents obtained... Read More

Street lights not working in Whakatane

People around the Whakatane District have noticed some of the street lights in various parts are not working. So many people have made the same observation,... Read More

A vigil for Grace

Seventeen-year-old Courtney Bignell organised the vigil on Friday for murdered British backpacker Grace Millane. It's the first time Courtney, an ex-Otumoetai... Read More

Iconic events ready to roll

A unique event that severely tests the amount of Christmas pudding eaten by contestants has been held at Mount Main Beach since 1945. The King of the Mountain... Read More

Men sought following alleged Bayfair assault

Two men are wanted by police following reports of a serious assault near Bayfair. A victim is believed to have been assaulted during the incident, and required... Read More

Milo Night Christmas edition

It was Christmas dinner street-style on Monday night. The Monday Milo Night community meets at the bus stop shelter in Willow Street each Monday night, and over... Read More

Funds for Coromandel aquaculture and marine

The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $924,000 in Coromandel aquaculture and marine services, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. 'It... Read More

Mount urban space officially named

City Council elected members have voted six to five to adopt an official name for the new urban space, located in the heart of the Mount retail area. The space... Read More

Tauranga rates to increase by 3.7 per cent

Elected Members have today approved adjustments to Tauranga City Council's draft Annual Plan for 2019/20 that would lead to an average residential rates increase... Read More

Minimum wage to increase next year

New Zealand workers on the minimum wage are set for a significant pay rise, as the Coalition Government signals how it will move toward its goal of a $20 p/h minimum... Read More

Traffic at standstill following SH2 crash

A car and truck have crashed on State Highway 2 between Bayfair and Baypark. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE newsroom says traffic has come to a standstill near... Read More