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Confusion over school buses for 2019

There has been some confusion over the past couple of weeks about the new school bus system for 2019. Bus Company Bayhopper has got the school bus route contract... Read More

Green light for Waihi mining project

Further mine development in Waihi has been given the green light following the Project Martha hearings. OceanaGold (NZ) lodged resource consent applications in... Read More

Youth Jazz Competition gets its own date

For the first time next year, the National Youth Jazz Competition will be held separate from the National Jazz Festival. While the festival will be staged as... Read More

Woman killed in Bethlehem motorbike crash

The pillion passenger of a motorbike has died after a crash in Bethlehem. Police were called to a crash on Bethlehem Road around 5.50pm. Two motorbikes were... Read More

Wider discussion on proposed schooling changes

The Tomorrow's Schools Independent Taskforce is proposing significant changes to the way New Zealand's schools are run. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says... Read More

Mobility scooter involved in crash in Katikati

A mobility scooter rider has sustained moderate injuries after being involved in a crash in Katikati on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the... Read More

Motorbike crash in Bethlehem Town Centre

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in the Bethlehem Town Centre this evenng. Police and emergency services were called to the scene outside the Coffee... Read More

Heavy police presence in Bethlehem

Reports are coming in of a heavy police presence in the Bethlehem area. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there are police cars in the carpark of... Read More

Multiple crashes at same location on SH2

Three vehicles have been involved in two seperate crashes this evening on State Highway 2 at Whakamarama. Emergency services were called to the scene at around... Read More

Beach access mat is back for summer

From today, the bright blue beach access mat will be back at Mount Maunganui Main Beach for everyone to enjoy. The portable, rollout mat creates a sturdy and... Read More

Woman kicked by horse at Tauranga races

A woman kicked by a horse in the birdcage at Tauranga Racecourse on Friday is in a stable condition in Tauranga Hospital. The incident happened when the jockeys... Read More

Hot start to the week, but colder change coming

It's hotter than normal for mid-December across much of New Zealand today and tomorrow, but some areas will get a significant mid-week cool down. A weak but... Read More