Politics

Fight for Coromandel rescue helicopter begins

The lack of a rescue helicopter based in the Thames-Coromandel district could put patients at risk, Mayor Sandra Goudie says. For the last ten years a rescue... Read More

Year of the nurse to celebrate profession

Nurses in New Zealand will come together next year to celebrate the International Year of the Nurse. 2020 has been chosen by the World Health Organization as... Read More

Mount teen takes it to Harvard

Mount Maunganui's Samuel Taylor has dreamed of attending Harvard University in the United States as far back as he can remember and he always knew he'd have to... Read More

Loss of Coromandel rescue helicopter a cruel blow

For the first time in many years there will be no emergency rescue helicopter stationed in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula this summer, Coromandel's MP Scott... Read More

BOP leaders wish you a safe and happy Christmas

Merry Christmas SunLive readers. SunLive got in contact with Bay of Plenty leaders to wish our readers a wonderful Christmas and find out what their plans are... Read More

Big help, little pay

They're social workers with the same qualifications, doing the same thing - but there's a pay gap of tens of thousands of dollars. What's the difference?... Read More

Minimum wage increase a “good investment”

The government has confirmed the minimum wage will be going up by $1.20 next year. It's the next step towards the government's plan for the minimum... Read More

Roadside drug driving test to be law by 2021

Roadside drug testing will be conducted by police from 2021, the government says. Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter will introduce a bill to Parliament... Read More

Govt to research festival drug checks

A new research project will examine the effectiveness of drug checking programmes at music festivals to find out whether it helps keep people safe and reduces... Read More

Poor weather hampers White Island search

Shoreline searches of Whakaari/White Island have been hampered by poor weather this morning. The Police Eagle helicopter left the mainland about 5.45am... Read More

‘Two-thirds of banned firearms still circulating’

Gun rights advocates claim around two-thirds of banned firearms are still circulating and they worry the weapons could end up in the hands of criminals. Amnesty... Read More

$100m for Tauranga Court redesign

The Government will invest $100 million on a new courthouse in Tauranga which will be a model for future courthouse design for New Zealand, Justice Minister Andrew... Read More