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NZ soldiers leave for Iraq mission

The seventh rotation of about 100 New Zealand Defence Force troops left for Iraq to support the continuing international effort to train Iraqi forces. The number... Read More

Hillier sets the pace at Carrus Open

New Zealand's leading amateur Daniel Hillier showed red-hot form in the opening round of the Carrus Open to finish at six-under par and lead by one stroke on the... Read More

House market remains strong in Bay

The median house price in the Bay of Plenty rose seven per cent in the year to March 2018, according to statistics released by REINZ. The median price across the... Read More

Traffic delays at Baypark roundabout

A crash on State Highway 29a at the Baypark roundabout is causing traffic delays. A witness at the scene says traffic is really bad in both directions. "The crash... Read More

Three killed in crash near Thames

UPDATED 9.58PM: Three people have died and one person is in a critical condition following a two-vehicle crash at the Kopu Bridge, Coromandel. There were two people... Read More

Student finds passion for ocean life

From an early age, Fenna Beets was determined to be a scientist - although exactly what type of scientist has evolved from her initial aspirations as a five year... Read More

SunLive's top news- April 19

SunLive's top news stories: Logging truck and car collide https://sunlive.co.nz/news/177805-logging-truck-and-car-collide.html Tauranga nurses rally at lunchtime https://sunlive.co.nz/news/177808-tauranga-nurses-rally-at-lunchtime.html Govt... Read More

Call for councils to embrace elders

A former aged care worker is probing local body councils to consider a role with aged care and retirement villages. Gillian Cook says the suggestion cuts across... Read More

Periodic traffic delays in Ohope

The replacement of the Millers Stream culvert under Pohutukawa Avenue, Ohope, has recommenced, following a break over the Easter period. This will result in periodic... Read More

Back to back medical emergencies

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter flew two back to back missions on Wednesday between Auckland and the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The rescue helicopter was tasked... Read More

Tauranga nurses rally at lunchtime

New Zealand Nurses Organisation members in Tauranga have gathered outside the Tauranga Hospital today at lunchtime to add their voice to the nations' DHB nurses,... Read More

Logging truck and car collide

UPDATED 12.35PM: One lane of Takitimu Drive is blocked after a collision between a car and a logging truck. Police and the fire service are in attendance at the... Read More