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Strokes, a silent killer among us

People are being invited to a stroke awareness seminar in Tauranga this week to learn about the risks of having a stroke. The Stroke Foundation NZ is hosting... Read More

Ten days till summer and there's snow on the way

It may only be 10 days to the official start of summer, but there's snow on the way. MetService is forecasting snow to 400 metres in Southland and Otago on... Read More

Otakiri water bottling plant in Supreme Court

After eight years of litigation, two groups appealing consents to expand and develop Otakiri Springs bottling plant are being heard in the Supreme Court today. Te... Read More

Making Christmas wishes come true

Christmas is nearly upon us, but for some, the cupboards are bare and presents are just a dream. That's why the Salvation Army and Kmart are teaming up again... Read More

Kids kick off virtual adventure

Moving in nature is what the Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure is about, with the aim to inspire and educates kids to make healthy choices for a lifetime... Read More

Dreaming of a gluten free Tim Tam?

Finally, the news New Zealand has been waiting for! Arnott's has announced New Zealand's favourite chocolate biscuit, Tim Tam, will be available in gluten free... Read More

Rotorua crash: Mobility scooter driver dies

Police are confirming a fatality following a serious crash in Rotorua. State Highway 30A was closed around 10.30am after two-vehicle crash in the city. The... Read More

Fatal crash in Te Puke

One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a crash in Te Puke. Emergency services were called to the crash on No.3 Road at 7.30pm. A... Read More

Sport climbing champion wins water science prize

New Zealand sport climbing champion Sarah Tetzlaff has won the Waikato Regional Council Prize in Water Science for 2023. The prize recognises a University... Read More

White Ribbon: Males can be victims too

Dave's brother put him in a headlock and pushed him against a wall until his back popped. After he fell to the ground his brother stomped on him violently... Read More

Prickly search tests SAR skills

What do you get when you combine three fisherman and a dummy - no it's not a joke, but rather the premise for an annual Search and Rescue Exercise. Around... Read More

Power outage: Traffic lights not working

Power is out to hundreds of homes in the central Tauranga region. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the traffic lights at the intersection of... Read More