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Tea towel fundraiser supports kids with cancer

This month the Child Cancer Foundation is once again inviting Kiwis to bring meaning and heart into their homes by supporting its annual tea towel fundraiser. In... Read More

Ōmokoroa gets new resource recovery centre

A new resource recovery centre will open in Ōmokoroa this month, which will extend the circular economy cycle project while providing meaningful work and training... Read More

Traffic 'really jammed' south of Katikati, SH2

Motorists are experiencing long delays between Tauranga and Katikati today due to maintenance work on State Highway 2. A caller to SunLive reported a delay... Read More

Support big research for little lives

A charity that raises funds for high-impact, New Zealand-based medical research to help save, extend and improve the lives of children is hosting its first lottery. Cure... Read More

Tongariro National Park wildfire out of control

An out-of-control wildfire burning in Tongariro National Park has spread overnight, now covering an estimated 1000ha. The large fire in the Central Plateau... Read More

Discover art at the heart of the Bay

The BOP Open Studios art trail weekend returns from November 21-23. This free, public event showcases about 75 artists across 60 studios, with works ranging... Read More

Sisters take on council roles

Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side-by-side on the Kawerau District Council. New Kawerau Māori ward councillor Gloria Leokava-Taani is the... Read More

Ten tips to stay cool and sleep better

With rain forecast this weekend and temperatures in the North Island set to hit 24C, it can only mean one thing: the humidity is on the way. The dreaded... Read More

Keen for a forest work day?

Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust (OKT) welcomes volunteers to get involved in its forest workday this Sunday, from 8.45am to 2pm. Those keen to help out should meet... Read More

Youth to shine at Climate Action Festival

The countdown is on for Envirohub Bay of Plenty's much-anticipated Climate Action Festival 2025, returning for its third year from November 9-16. The week-long... Read More

Te Ringa Āwhina students to shine on stage

Te Puke High School's Te Ringa Āwhina students are set to shine on stage. The students from the school's special education unit are gearing up to take centre... Read More

Ian Robinson: 72 Years of surf lifesaving

There's a saying in New Zealand's surf life saving community. 'In it for life”. Waihī Beach resident Ian Robinson reckoned the mantra definitely applied... Read More