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Disruptions expected due to school staff shortage

School principals are expecting disruptions when most schools go back this week because of a shortage of staff. It's estimated 650 more teachers are needed... Read More

No one injured in Brookfield house fire

Nobody has been injured following a house fire in Brookfield yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 4.30pm, where the house... Read More

Value of building consents drop in BOP

Construction activity appears to have plateaued in Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty areas last year. The latest building consent report by Priority One, using... Read More

Sunny days to launch Billabong Grom Series

In a packed out Mount Maunganui, the top Kiwi groms from around the country kicked off the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge at Tay Street on Saturday.... Read More

What’s On: Waikato Challenge Cup and the weather

Good Morning SunLive readers and welcome to your second day of what is going to be a hot long weekend. Remember if you are heading to the beach or are planning... Read More

Women taking contraceptive pill wrong for decades

Many women may have been taking the contraceptive pill incorrectly for the past 60 years, new advice suggests. Britain has recently changed its official guidelines... Read More

Black-bill gull deaths worry

The deaths late last year of several black-billed gulls/tarāpukam, one believed shot, is worrying Rotorua's Department of Conservation. Five critically endangered... Read More

Tauranga player has a winning Lotto ticket

One lucky Tauranga Lotto Player will be $250,000 richer are winning Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live draw. Three players from around the country... Read More

Waikato Police looking for Hayden Wehi

Waikato Police are looking for sightings of Hayden Wehi, who is wanted for arrest. The 25-year-old was last known at an address in Waikato, but he also has links... Read More

Fast food employee’s rights

Sometimes, faking smiles for rude customers and coming home covered in grease and oil is the least of a fast food employee's worries. While the fast food industry... Read More

Blackcaps second best by a distance at Bay Oval

The Blackcaps have been outclassed by India for the second straight One Day International, going down by 90 runs in front of a packed house at the Bay Oval tonight. As... Read More

Blackcaps chasing 325 at Bay Oval

It could be worse for the Blackcaps - they need 325 to beat India at the Bay Oval tonight and level the five-match ODI series after the visitors reached 324 for... Read More