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Crash takes out power lines near Baypark

Power is still out to some homes following a crash near Baypark. Emergency services were called to the crash on Truman Lane around 10.30pm. A SunLive reader... Read More

Information sharing to help prevent crime

Police Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging feedback on an initiative that will help Police prevent crime by having the most up-to-date and accurate information... Read More

ND struggle after rocking Otago in Shield opener

The opening day of the Plunket Shield first class cricket season at Bay Oval went almost perfectly according to plan today for Northern Districts' - that is... Read More

Government crackdown on loan sharks

The Government is introducing tough new measures to protect people from loan sharks and truck shops, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Commerce and Consumer Affairs... Read More

Former All Black to take on Whaka100

Former All Black Carlos Spencer will be racing in the Whaka100 MTB Marathon presented by CamelBak on October 21st in the Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua. The Rugby... Read More

Interpretive panels tell Ohiwa story

Twelve interpretation panels, designed to improve an understanding of the priceless nature of the area, now mark the new Ōhiwa Harbour Heritage Trail, Ngā Tapuwai... Read More

Oscar talks birds

Oscar Thomas is speaking at the monthly meeting of Birds BOP tonight. Still only 18, Oscar was the recipient of Forest & Bird's 2017 Youth Award. During 2016,... Read More

Ground works set to start on Papamoa War Memorial

The first lot of earth works will be starting on Wednesday October 10 on the new Papamoa War Memorial. The earth works will be taking place at the Stella Place... Read More

Near average Tropical Cyclone season expected

A ‘near-average' Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone season is forecast this year, meaning any number from seven to 11 named cyclones occurring between November... Read More

Wastewater testing to be rolled out nationally

Wastewater testing is set to be rolled out across New Zealand, with the expansion of Police and ESR's (Institute of Environmental Science and Research) pilot programme. Testing... Read More

Arrest warrant for man ‘avoiding police’

Police have warrants to arrest the 38-year-old on serious charges including wounding with intent to injure. Tyrel Karaka is actively avoiding Police and has associates... Read More

Housing First programme to end homelessness

The Housing First programme, which aims to end homelessness in Rotorua, has been launched by the Minister of Maori Development Hon Nanaia Mahuta today. The programme,... Read More