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Wanted: Professional playdough squeezer! 

It's possibly the world's most desirable role, yet it's proving tough to fill. Oropi Playgroup needs a new facilitator whose job would involve organising fun,... Read More

A Matariki sculpture trail like no other 

A Matariki sculpture trail in the city - an Aotearoa exhibition first using augmented reality technology to breathe life into digital artworks by renowned Kiwi... Read More

Government to overhaul firearms laws

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee is announcing a comprehensive programme to reform New Zealand's outdated and complicated firearms laws. 'The... Read More

Food prices: Smallest increase in over five years

Food prices in New Zealand increased 0.2 per cent in the 12 months to May 2024, the smallest increase since September 2018, according to figures released by... Read More

Single mother’s fight to survive for her kids

Tauranga mother Celia Farnworth believes she has been given a 'second chance” after surviving ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy left her unable to eat and... Read More

Big Buddy volunteers show up and come back

Building confidence and resilience can be difficult for young boys who grow up without their fathers. Big Buddy Mentoring Trust alleviates that by finding... Read More

Transnational cocaine smuggling attempt stopped

Customs and the Royal New Zealand Navy recently seized a 7kg shipment of cocaine attached with a magnet to the side of a ship's hull. The joint operation... Read More

Waihi College wows with wearable art

Waihi College is celebrating after one of their students took out the senior 'Star of the Night' award in the Student Wearable Art Programme Toi as part... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for June

Fieldays is well underway for 2024, with the event starting on Wednesday and continuing through to Saturday. Weather predicted for today is less than ideal... Read More

SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road overnight closures

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for seven nights of southbound lane closures on the State Highway 29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. From Sunday, June 16, to... Read More

Clandestine lab near Tauranga under the spotlight

The production line and distribution of several cans of Coca-Cola, Canadian Club and Cody's has come under the spotlight in a methamphetamine trial. The court... Read More

The Sun moves to NZME on Cameron Rd 

The Weekend Sun and SunLive bid farewell to their long-held home at No 1 The Strand this week to relocate to the NZME building on Cameron Rd. But readers... Read More