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How to train slippery eels

Grant Sundborn looks like the enforcer - an intimidating chunk of a man who demands compliance and gets it. But that's not the style of the new head coach of... Read More

Bridges launches campaign for young Kiwis

National Leader Simon Bridges has launched the final ‘Have Your Say' campaign, calling for young New Zealanders to put forward their ideas for the future... Read More

Urgency over wastewater

Rotorua has now reached a point of diminishing returns regarding wastewater treatment. Increased capacity was needed in light of projections of an increased... Read More

Smoking to be banned in vehicles with children

The Government has today announced it will prohibit smoking in cars carrying children under 18 years of age, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa. The... Read More

Take caution on Mauao Base Track

Tauranga City Council is advising the public to take extra caution around the Mauao base track. There is a large swell today, which is causing some waves to... Read More

Power charges ‘nightmare, rort’

A power bill closing in $1 million over budget is causing some anxiety for the Rotorua Lakes District Council. News of the over-run has prompted an exasperated... Read More

Strike up a low maintenance love

Ralph Starck is in counting mode. '478, 479, 480.” Then the phone rang, so Ralph gave up counting the forest of bromeliads that surround his Papamoa home. 'I... Read More

Micro Groms kick off Whangamata leg of Grom Series

It was a feast of micro grom action on the first day of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge event held at Whangamata on Saturday with conditions... Read More

Strong lines of inquiry around gull shooters

Police have revealed no arrests have been made but they are following up "strong lines of inquiry" about the two men wanted in connection with the deaths of six... Read More

What’s On: Disc Golf, Jon Toogood and the weather

Good Morning SunLive readers and welcome back to another Sunday. I hope you are making the most out of your weekend and enjoying the sunshine. Looking at the... Read More

Thrills and spills at Waihi Beach

New Zealand's athletes showed big heart and top skills battling through big waves, competing against the world's best in the Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge.... Read More

A 50/50 chance

Like slow falling dominoes, Rowan Boyle's family have felt the continuous effects of Huntington's disease their whole lives. Rowan is the only one of her two... Read More