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ACC analysis reveals alcohol's big health burden

A major new analysis has laid bare the health burden booze is causing in New Zealand, with its role in hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of hospital cases. An... Read More

Farmer sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle

Warning: This story contains images and content that some readers may find upsetting. When animal welfare inspectors arrived at a farm where John Nettleingham... Read More

How to care for ageing parents

It's a topic no one ever wants to think about, but people are being urged to plan early for their parents' care as they get older - and for their funerals. New... Read More

Scholarship programme to help farmer & growers

The Ministry for Primary Industries is expanding a scholarship programme for tertiary students as part of its efforts to boost on-the-ground support for farmers... Read More

Te Puke High School bringing Shrek to the stage

Te Puke High School cast and crew are putting the finishing touches - and flourishes of green - on this year's production, Shrek-The Musical. The production... Read More

Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead

A change in funding for Tauranga's civic precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa could save ratepayers $1 million a year in interest. The $306 million precinct in... Read More

Man to appear in court after arrest in Pyes Pā

A man is due to appear in court this afternoon after being arrested earlier in Pyes Pā. A SunLive reader driving from Rotorua to Tauranga on State Highway... Read More

NZ Police make arrests in trans-Tasman action

A joint effort with Australia has resulted in NZ Police making arrests and seizing drugs as part of trans-Tasman taskforce. Gang members and associates... Read More

Operation Tirade: Investigation continues

Two additional investigators have joined Operation Tirade, as Police now have 44 methamphetamine ‘lollies' secured. Information obtained so far indicates... Read More

Gynaecologist breached woman's rights

A woman who was denied a hysterectomy to help relieve endometriosis symptoms had her rights breached by her gynaecologist, the health and disability commissioner... Read More

SH2 remains closed between Kutarere and Ōpōtiki

State Highway 2 remains closed until further notice due to a large slip at Waiotahe Beach. Heavy rain overnight Sunday caused the slip between Kutarere and... Read More

Art boosting well-being during dementia

Art, design principles and neuroscientific insights can come together to create aged care spaces that improve the wellbeing of residents living with dementia... Read More