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Benefit sanctions drop by 20 per cent

The number of benefit payments being cut by Work and Income has dropped by more than 20 per cent, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development. In... Read More

Dangers of young skipping insulin to lose weight

A third of young people with type one diabetes are purposely not taking insulin, or are at risk of avoiding insulin, in order to lose weight. The disorder - termed... Read More

Special visitors pave way for export education

Paeroa will have some special visitors over the next few weeks when three groups of Chinese primary school students are hosted in the town. Miller Ave School... Read More

SunLive’s top news- July 18

SunLive's top news stories: 'Serious failings' in Kawerau siege operation https://sunlive.co.nz/news/184511-rsquoserious-failings-kawerau-siege-operation.html Greazy... Read More

Street light down in Papamoa crash

Update 6pm - No one is hurt following a crash where a car hit a street light near Papamoa. A police media spokesperson says the crash happened at about 5.30pm. "We... Read More

Archer shows off her dancing skills

Residents and staff at Bupa Cedar Manor Care Home have been whisked off their feet at their very own masquerade ball. Part of health and care Bupa's nationwide... Read More

’Blank canvas’ Tauriko landhold yet to be claimed

A substantial bare greenfield site in Tauranga's fast-growing Tauriko Business Estate has been placed on the market for sale - with a myriad of future development... Read More

Marine Park site to be assessed for future centre

Councillors have agreed to assess the recreation reserve Marine Park at Sulphur Point to identify a potential site for the establishment of a purpose-built Marine... Read More

Mount Mainstreet showcases environment

Six local schools in the Mount area have turned a strip of construction fencing into a stunning environmentally-themed art piece. Right in the heart of Mount Mainstreet,... Read More

Heavy rain, strong winds, sunshine, snow & swells

A burst of rough weather is about to move into New Zealand this weekend and the country's mountains and ranges will create stronger winds, heavier rain for... Read More

’Serious failings’ in Kawerau siege operation

Police have been criticised for the tactical decision-making and control and command exercised in response to shots fired near Kawerau on March 9 2016. The Independent... Read More

Illegal driving in Tauranga sparks safety reminder

Police are reminding drivers of the risks of unsafe driving, after reviewing still images of dangerous and illegal driving which has been filmed in Tauranga. ... Read More