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Young people over represented in fatal crash stats

A total of 88 young people aged 15-24 died on New Zealand roads in 2018. Last year is being described as a tragic year, with 379 people losing their lives... Read More

Council furious at ’lack of respect’

Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff are asking for the community's help to identify people who are illegally dumping rubbish at various sites around the... Read More

Humid weather coming to NZ as tropics spread south

New Zealand has a significant change in its weather pattern and it kicks off today, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. Here's what it means for New Zealand. Put simply... Read More

Climbing the Mount 38 times

The More FM Mount Everest Challenge is back for 2019 and will be celebrating its fifth year running. The challenge is climbing the Mount 38 times in 50... Read More

Rise in $1m plus property sales in Bay of Plenty

There's a rise in the number of million dollar properties being sold in the Bay of Plenty. The latest figures from the Real Estate Institute shows 428 properties... Read More

Large donation for Te Puna Quarry

More than $10,000 has been yielded for the Te Puna Quarry. The money was handed over to Te Puna Quarry representatives at a presentation on Tuesday after being... Read More

Tauranga motorbike crash victim named

Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash in Tauranga. Jessy James Ford was killed in the crash at the intersection of Sycamore... Read More

Van rolls down hill near Katikati

No injuries have been reported after a van rolled down a hill near Katikati overnight. Emergency services were called to the crash on Hot Springs Road at 8.35pm. A... Read More

Thursday’s national weather forecast

There is a chance of showers for some places in the North Island today. WeatherWatch.co.nz says a large anticyclone with its centre just east of the South Island... Read More

Mona Lisa, the Beatles and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a partly cloudy day with one or two morning and late evening showers. Also southeasterly breezes. It's a one-clothing... Read More

Crash reported near Tauranga Harbour Bridge

A crash is being reported near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck and car have crashed on Hewletts... Read More

New alcohol-free area put in place in Tauranga

A new alcohol-free area has been put in place and will be staying until the end of summer. Tauranga City Council says the ban will be enforced between 9pm... Read More