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Defence Force recognises personnel efforts

New Zealand Defence Force personnel have been recognised for a wide range of efforts in the past few years, ranging from rescuing people in the flood waters... Read More

Minor eruption at Whakaari sees alert level rise

A minor eruption has occurred at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3 and the Aviation Colour Code raised to orange. On... Read More

Zespri posts strong start with record sales

After one of its strongest starts with the 2024 season, Zespri is now in the midst of the summer fruit season where it traditionally sees more competition. About... Read More

Vigilante sites taken down, police issue warning

Tauranga police say anyone who thinks they may be victims of catfishing should report it immediately. The warning comes after a SunLive story this morning... Read More

Govt water plan 'significant step forward' - Mayor

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is calling the Government's new plan for water services a significant step forward. On Thursday, Local Government Minister... Read More

Police search: Guns, ammo and drugs found

Allegedly stolen items including a motorbike and tools as well as guns and drugs have been found at a Bay of Plenty property. In a statement today, police... Read More

National wild goat hunting competition is back

Following the success of the 2023 competition, the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association are pleased to announce the National... Read More

Council injunction bid fails – for now

A council has failed in its legal bid for an injunction protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi... Read More

Coroner: Man killed after running into traffic

A man killed in June after he ran into oncoming traffic on the Waikato Expressway moments after crashing an SUV he'd allegedly stolen at knifepoint - and... Read More

Coromandel camera trial shines light on forest

Advanced high-definition cameras trialled to monitor canopy health in Coromandel Forest Park are showing 'stark” differences where possum populations... Read More

Dumping disaster: The cost of ‘convenience’

Work has begun on fencing off an area on Mountain Road notorious for illegal dumping. Contractors wearing climbing gear have started removing illegally dumped... Read More

Pāpāmoa's artistic swimmer hits the pool

Pāpāmoa's Eva Morris will be making her Olympic debut later this week, competing against the world's best artistic swimmers in the duet event. 'Excitement... Read More