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Two million NZers will be obese by the 2030

A new study is predicting two million New Zealanders could be considered clinically obese in the next 20 years. The Otago University study found that Body Mass... Read More

Show off seal spotted at Bridge Marina

A baby fur seal is making waves in Tauranga with visitors to Tauranga Bridge Marina lining up to take photos of the marine mammal. The seal named Sammy by a Tauranga... Read More

Sunny, fine and cold

In today's weather we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a three-clothing and one-windproof layer day today with a high of 14 and an overnight... Read More

Police witness spike in suicide related call-outs

The number of suicide attempt and threat related calls to police have jumped by more than 50 percent in the past five years. Police figures obtained by RNZ show... Read More

Laundry fire in Papamoa

A fire in the laundry room of a Papamoa home sparked a callout for firefighters this morning. Firefighters were called to the property around 5.30am. A northern... Read More

Man dies after arrest

A man has died after being tasered, restrained and placed in a spit hood by Auckland police. He passed away on Wednesday after a violent incident in Freemans... Read More

Gorge to remain open during daylight hours

State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is to remain open to a single lane operating between 7.30am and 5pm. The NZTA's regional transport system manager Rob... Read More

Bay of Plenty keeping cattle disease at bay

Bay of Plenty farmers, schools, businesses and organisations are some of many who are doing their bit to help minimise the spread of Mycoplasma bovis to the region. The... Read More

Twyford: Ballot will keep Kiwibuild equal

Requiring people to ballot for Kiwibuild homes would help to ensure those on lower incomes still have a good chance, Housing Minister Phil Twyford says. The income... Read More

Pine forests could incubate kauri dieback

The government should be cautious about planting pine trees near northern kauri forests because they may be incubating kauri dieback, some scientists say. Dr Amanda... Read More

Bard and baby-making coming to 16th Ave Theatre

The dilemmas of modern reproduction and four of Shakespeare's greatest creations will come to life on stage at 16th Ave Theatre this winter as part of Arts on... Read More

SunLive’s top news- July 4

SunLive's top news stories: Toddler murder accused denies charge https://sunlive.co.nz/news/183416-toddler-murder-accused-denies-charge.html Tauranga... Read More