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NZ recorded a massive 23.8m wave

On Tuesday night the MetOcean Solutions wave buoy moored in the Southern Ocean just south of New Zealand recorded a massive 23.8 m wave. 'This is a very exciting... Read More

New strains complicate flu vaccine

This year's flu virus is a little more complicated than usual, with a fourth strain added to combat new varieties of the virus. Toi Te Ora Medical Officer of Health... Read More

Bay labour shortage prompts govt rethink

In light of a labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry, the Social Development Minister says the amount that beneficiaries can work without their dole being cut... Read More

Keeping rugby alive in the Bay

There was once a time when rugby was the dominant sport for boys in New Zealand secondary schools. However, in recent years the rising popularity of other sports,... Read More

SunLive's top news- May 9

SunLive's top new stories: Police station rammer accused denies all https://sunlive.co.nz/news/179173-police-station-rammer-accused-denies-all.html Few answers... Read More

Lunchbreak battle is back

A new format, more zany games and even more prizes are on offer in the Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle. Hosted by Sport Bay of Plenty, the Cooney Lees Morgan... Read More

Oropi motocross champ back on the bike

Former world motocross champion Ben Townley is back on the KTM bike brand he rode to win that world title, and he's obviously loving it. Though now retired from... Read More

Mining company fined after worker death

OceanaGold has received a fine of $378,000 under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2015. The fine comes after its acceptance of liability for the death of Tipiwai... Read More

Student job with a difference

Student jobs are notoriously low-paid and unglamorous. But not Oliver Scott-Mackie's. The Tauranga-born 27-year-old is supporting his studies not by making coffees... Read More

Adventures ahoy!

I was in Pilot Bay on the evening in late January when the Wave Rider, skippered by Mike Welsh, quietly slid past and into its mooring near the old jetty. Mike... Read More

Superyacht repairs a first for precinct

The superyacht No Comment became the first real commissioning trial for the Tauranga Marine Precinct's new Cimolai vessel hoist this week. The Cimolai hoist has... Read More

Council contracted guard assaulted

A private security guard has been attacked while protecting a Tauranga City Council employee's residence. The attack came the same week a security guard died after... Read More