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$30,000 for NZ Art Show awards

In a gesture of outstanding arts philanthropy, $30,000 in awards, spanning three categories, will be granted to artists at this year's NZ Art Show, highlighting... Read More

Storm damage, flooding, and trees down in BOP

Reports are coming in to SunLive of trees down, and damage to Kawerau properties following strong winds accompanied by rain that came through the town around... Read More

Bayfair stabber does not deny wounding charge

A teenager accused of stabbing another girl at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui has not denied a charge relating to the incident, which left the victim... Read More

Rotorua Airbnb landlords under pressure to sell

Property owners providing short-term accommodation in Rotorua are contemplating selling their houses or converting them back to long-term rentals should a new... Read More

The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughter

Mothers hitting midlife can find their daughters' pubescent changes ‘triggering' as they worry about their ability to role model body positivity at a time... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch continues for BOP

Update, 11.15am: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Gisborne, following the Severe Thunderstorm Warning being lifted... Read More

Mobster's leg slashed in Black Power attack

A Mongrel Mob member nearly bled to death after rival gang associates attacked him in Rotorua, slicing his leg to the bone and ripping off his red shoes, court... Read More

Heavy rain and thunderstorms, tornadoes possible

Heavy downpours, thunderstorms, chilly temperatures and the chance of small tornadoes are possible today for parts of the country, forecasters warn. It's... Read More

Pam’s plant-based creamy pasta bake recalled

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brand in its recall of Pam's Plant-based creamy pasta bake as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). All... Read More

2024 NZ Dairy Awards celebrate farming excellence

The 2024 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards winners have a lot in common, including a passion for farming, innovation and positive change. DairyNZ chief executive... Read More

Silent killer: Call for ban of unflued gas heaters

As winter approaches and Kiwis gear up to combat the cold, health experts are sounding the alarm on a silent killer lurking in many New Zealand homes. Unflued... Read More

Youth Voices Action: launch of YouthFest

The Tauranga Youth Development Team, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people in the Bay of Plenty, is thrilled to announce its rebrand... Read More