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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

$10m boost for museum rebuild

A commitment of $10 million towards the rebuild of the Rotorua Museum has been approved by the local Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust. The building has been closed... Read More

Foreign fishing crew nabbed for paua offending

Foreign merchant vessels are being warned that a zero tolerance approach will be taken to crew members who exploit our fisheries without regard to the rules. The... Read More

New healthcare guidelines for transgender people

Health professionals and transgender advocates from around the country have created a new set of guidelines. The guidelines, titled Gender Affirming Healthcare... Read More

Vehicle crashes into building in Papamoa

Nobody has been injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in Papamoa. Emergency services were called to the scene on Gravatt Road at 11.42am. A police... Read More

Epic parade in Te Puke for Christmas

After a significant electrical storm on Friday night, the skies cleared and the Te Puke Christmas Parade went ahead. The parade ran smoothly with many special... Read More

Bay of Plenty nudist park up for sale

If you've always dreamed of owning a nudist park, now's your chance. Katikati Naturist Park in the Bay of Plenty is for sale. The clothing-optional,... Read More

Fish & Game provide ‘how-to’ fishing knowledge

Fish & Game is providing a free talk and demonstration to improve anglers' boat fishing skills and knowhow this summer. The event will again be held at Stoney... Read More

WBOP Council helps wildlife tales fly

Fostering kindness and respect for wildlife is the message behind a donation of children's books to Western Bay libraries by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The... Read More

Houses without water in Te Puke

Water is currently out to residents on the Number 1 and Number 2 roads in Te Puke. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they have no water. 'We have... Read More

There’s something fishy happening in Rotorua

From this Thursday, you might notice something fishy around town if you're out and about exploring the city. Thirteen uniquely decorated fish, created by local... Read More

Man charged with human trafficking and slavery

A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and slavery, following a lengthy investigation by Immigration New Zealand and NZ Police. It's... Read More