Principals from schools in the country's poorest communities have united to call for an end to new NCEA reading, writing and maths tests. They warn the... Read More

A social supermarket in Tauranga is proving to be a popular resource for the community. SunLive met with Otūmoetai Social Supermarket co-founders John and... Read More

Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new miniature exhibition presented by the Western Bay Museum, National... Read More

Plenty of hard work and a touch of Olympic inspiration has propelled one of New Zealand's most promising double-handed crews to success at the country's premier... Read More

Males - especially over-55s - continue to dominate drowning statistics even as overall death rates drop, data shows. A water safety advocate says too... Read More

Traditionally a day of cars, shopping, food and entertainment, this year, Pukehina Surf n Sand Autorama is spreading its wings. The event, set to take place... Read More

It's the annual family fun day where kids can clamber, ride and get up close to antique vehicles and modern trucks but this year, the Tauranga Vintage Machinery... Read More

A Tauranga woman is staying optimistic in the face of a terminal cancer journey. After feeling run down and experiencing symptoms such as bloating, Sarena... Read More

It is estimated about a quarter of New Zealand women have experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner. But people working with men to help them... Read More

Two new awards will help New Zealand dairy farmers overcome financial barriers and progress towards farm ownership, strengthening the industry's future. The... Read More

The government has been struggling with lack of visibility over scores of big projects heading into Budget 2025. It has over $140 billion of projects being... Read More

The government is expanding powers for the police and courts in hopes of keeping firearms from gangs and high-risk offenders. From Sunday, police have been... Read More