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Google Maps: 20 years of mapping the world

Google Maps turns 20 on February 8, marking two decades since its desktop debut in 2005. What started as a simple tool to help people 'get from point A to point... Read More

How much falling interest rates might save you

Home loan borrowers stand to save hundreds of dollars a month this year when their loans roll off higher fixed terms on to new, lower rates. In the next six... Read More

Bay of Plenty: Hotspot for animal motor collisions

Bay of Plenty was one of the top regions where animal collisions occurred in 2024, according to AA Insurance's claims data. New research from AA Insurance... Read More

St John seeks Govt backing for growing needs

Hato Hone St John continues to play a vital role in Aotearoa New Zealand's health system, responding to sustained high demand for its ambulance services. Frontline... Read More

Medical imaging now more accessible in BOP

A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga. In a statement to SunLive, RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group said it's excited to announce that Bay Radiology's... Read More

The new builds changing the face of Tauranga

Commercial builds in Tauranga remain strong despite the economic downturn, with nearly $444 million in building consents issued in 2024. Tauranga City... Read More

Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas

Fonterra has announced it is converting two of its North Island gas boilers to electricity, lowering its total fossil gas use by around 38 percent. Until... Read More

2025 NZ Cross-country nationals kick off

The 2025 New Zealand Cross-country Nationals kick off in the Rangitikei region this coming weekend with back-to-back rounds one and two separated by just a couple... Read More

Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident

Maritime New Zealand will investigate the Lake Taupō jetski incident that led to the death of Vincent Cornell, a spokesperson for the Crown entity has confirmed. 'In... Read More

Roundup tops ACC list for herbicide injuries

The popular weed killer Roundup tops the lists of successful ACC claims for injuries related to herbicides, pesticides and insecticides. ACC accepted 359... Read More

Warmer weather brings risks to dogs - NZVA

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately... Read More

Rotary Club of Pāpāmoa completes park shelter

A new accessible shelter at Gordon Spratt Reserve is 'open for all to enjoy” after the ribbon was cut on the 2.5 year project. When the project started,... Read More