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Free on-board Wi-Fi proves popular

More than 5000 passengers have utilised the free Wi-Fi service being provided by Bay of Plenty Regional Council on buses in Rotorua and Tauranga in the last two... Read More

Bromeliads having a wonderful summer

The country has been withering in the heat, going crisp around the edges with 41.3 registered in Timaru, 37 in Waiau, 34 in Culverden, an official high of 29 in... Read More

Cuban Festival kicks off in Rotorua

The Aotearoa Cuban Festival kicks off today in Rotorua with a wide range of free classes throughout the city. The community programme is packed with free activities... Read More

More drinking water fountains needed

New Zealand researchers are calling for more drinking water fountains in public playgrounds and parks, to provide healthy options in contrast to sugary drinks and... Read More

Mangrove bill open for submissions

Thames-Coromandel District Council has put in a submission in support of the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki District Council Mangrove Management Bill. The submission... Read More

$120K in donations for Tauranga MP

National heir apparent Simon Bridges has sent a strong message to the party about his popularity amongst deep-pocketed supporters after hauling in $120,000 in donations. This... Read More

Funding available for Maori in tech

A fresh round of funding aimed at building Maori capacity in the digital technology space is underway. Maori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta says it's about... Read More

What’s On? Taonga puoro workshop

Good morning, SunLive readers, and welcome to what is going to be a wet Sunday. The MetService has us down for ‘rain becoming persistent morning, heavy at... Read More

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

A male pedestrian has died at the scene after being hit by a car on Wharepoa Road in Netherton last night. Police and ambulance were notified at around 9.50pm of... Read More

Future leaders at young growers comp

Six of the region's top young horticulturalists went head-to-head today in a series of events at this year's Te Puke A&P Show, as part of the 2018 Young Grower... Read More

Security cameras for Rotorua buses

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport Committee has recommended that security cameras should be installed on 20 Rotorua Cityride buses from the start... Read More

Passion for cycling comes from the heart

One person every 90 minutes will die from heart disease in New Zealand - that's more than 6000 Kiwis each year. This alarming statistic is one that the Heart Foundation... Read More