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Selling a home: a guide to going private

On the surface selling a property can seem as simple as stick a ‘for sale' sign out front, putting a few photos online and hosting a couple of open homes. But... Read More

What’s on? Beach volleyball, Sikh parade and gigs

Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to Saturday. Some unsettled weather can be expected today, thought MetService is predicting a predominantly fine... Read More

Lawn mower injuries dominate summer ACC claims

Summer - three golden months of long days, balmy nights and the free time to get out in the garden or clear out the gutter you've been talking about doing... Read More

Neighbours questioned after baby seriously injured

A neighbour of a house where a baby sustained serious non-accidental injuries says yelling had been heard coming from the house in the past. The three-week-old... Read More

A country community show

Katikati A&P Show is about community bringing the town and country together one day each year for a wonderful event, says show president Louellen Davies. 'The... Read More

BOP residents to be aware of meningococcal

Three more cases of meningococcal have been reported in the Bay of Plenty this summer. The incidents have prompted Bay of Plenty District Health Bord Toi Te Ora... Read More

Modest rise in asking prices for homes

The national average asking price for a home has had its smallest annual increase out of the past five years. Figures collated by realestate.co.nz show a 1.9... Read More

Shop owners in fear following tobacco tax hike

The New Years' Day tobacco price hike has dairy and shop owner more worried than ever about robberies and violence toward them. Already roberies have taken... Read More

New stadium long overdue

Nothing seems to rark up the good citizens of Tauranga more than the need for a winter sports and events stadium. Despite the city's population growing at a rate... Read More

Tongariro Alpine Crossing in the spotlight

Mountain Safety Council has initiated its second ‘Issue Specific Advisory Group' this time focusing on the hugely popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Expressions... Read More

Look before you leap into waterways

Toi Te Ora Public Health is reminding people to be aware of water contamination this summer to minimise the risk of tummy bugs, sore throats and skin infections. Swimming... Read More

High and dry in January

MetService is forecasting a dry start to January thanks to high pressure sitting overhead, at least for the first half of the month anyway. MetService meteorologist... Read More