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Countdown phasing out plastic bags

Countdown plans to phase out single-use plastic bags at 10 of it supermarkets from May 21. The stores will no longer offer plastic bags at the checkout and customers... Read More

Rotorua flooding: 'new norm' begins'

The state of emergency in Ngongotaha near Rotorua has been lifted, the council says. It finished this evening at 5.35. The declaration was made last Sunday after... Read More

Day of title defences at Manu Bay

It was a day for the defending title holders at the Rip Curl Pro presented by Corona as Billy Stairmand and Whangamata's Ella Williams defended their titles in... Read More

Woman injured falling from horse

A woman is in hospital with a suspected spinal injury after falling from a horse in the Bay of Plenty. The Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was... Read More

Youths arrested following armed robbery

Two youths are due to appear in court today after being arrested following an armed robbery in Tauranga. Police were called to the dairy on 14th Avenue about 3.30pm... Read More

Vehicle rolls near Whakamarama

One person is reported to have sustained minor injuries after a vehicle rolled into a ditch on State Highway 2. A SunLive reader emailed in to say the accident... Read More

PHOTOS: Fireworks end speedway season

Saturday night marked the end of the season for Baypark Family Speedway, with a $20,000 fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Fowler Homes capping off the evening. Locals... Read More

Westerlies on the way this week

A slow moving ridge of high pressure has reigned over New Zealand for the last few days, with the absence of significant weather the most notable weather feature.... Read More

Charges laid over stolen truck ride

A 54-year-old man has been charged in relation to incidents involving a stolen 10-tonne truck in Te Aroha and Morrinsville overnight. The man has been charged with... Read More

Caring for your animals as they age

As animals age, their ability to maintain health and vitality lessens. An older animal in the wild becomes less able to hunt or graze and keep up with their peers.... Read More

Exercising for mental health

Sexual assault, drug addiction, bulimia, domestic violence, attempted suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder. Papamoa's Rachel Axis has survived it all, in... Read More

Making leaps and bounds

A dedicated and driven 17-year-old Jake Gisby has just accepted a full scholarship to attend San Francisco Ballet School summer intensive, held over four weeks... Read More