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Tauranga’s best neighbourhood revealed soon

A Tauranga Street is set to win a celebration as public voting opens to decide the city's most community-spirited neighbourhood. Good Neighbour has announced... Read More

BoP cancer survivor calls for drug funding

Tove Jensen-Munroe's AL amyloidosis diagnosis 'derailed” her life. The avid cyclist, walker, and swimmer was studying a graduate diploma in psychology... Read More

Cut cable disrupts internet service in WBOP

A cable cut just north of Whakamārama is being touted as the cause of an internet outage in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement to SunLive, a Chorus... Read More

Campaign for heart scan devices in rural NZ

Thousands of Kiwis may be living with an undiagnosed heart condition that could put their lives at risk. Atrial fibrillation, a serious heart condition that... Read More

Sevens players commit to Rugby World Cup campaign

Seven Black Ferns Sevens players have made themselves available for selection in the Black Ferns for this year's Rugby World Cup. Stacey Waaka, Theresa Setefano,... Read More

Man convicted for strangling partner

A Whangamatā man who strangled his partner in hunger frustration after an All Blacks' game has lost his bid to avoid a conviction on the grounds... Read More

Three Lotto players share $1 million

Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga had luck on their side tonight after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in... Read More

Rental prices rise $130 since Covid

Bay of Plenty is New Zealand's most expensive region to rent, with a median cost of $680 per week - $20 more than Auckland and $15 more than Wellington. That's... Read More

Tauranga teen Sam Ruthe breaks four-minute mile

Tauranga teenager Sam Ruthe has become the youngest runner to break four minutes for the mile, with a 3m 58.35s performance at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium... Read More

Finance Minister backs 'growing' Port of Tauranga

Expanding the Port of Tauranga to host larger ships is key to doubling New Zealand's export economy over the next decade, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Growing... Read More

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is nearly here! On March 21, people across the world will unite to celebrate and advocate for the rights of those with an extra... Read More

Talking with your colleagues about your pay

A member's bill currently before Parliament seeks to stop employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries. Pay equity experts say... Read More