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Māori Party looks set to return to Waiariki

The Māori Party is set to return to Parliament if special votes in Waiariki mirror those already counted, but it's close; last night Rawiri Waititi was leading... Read More

Free cannabis seeds given away at Mount Maunganui

While reggae music wafts from his Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party-branded car across downtown Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty candidate Christopher Coker has been... Read More

Two bodies found near Lake Taupo

Police are making enquiries after two bodies were found lakeside by a member of the public in Taupo this morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley says... Read More

Rare underwater find for NIWA photographer

A NIWA marine ecologist has added his name to a very short list of people worldwide who have seen - and photographed the elusive football octopus. Not to be confused... Read More

Drift King to feature at Jacks Ridge battle

Drift King Mad Mike Whiddett will bring his RUMBUL super truck to the Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge next month. The 2018 Formula Drift Japan Championship winner... Read More

Fund helps locals weed out pests

Six Matakana Island locals are walking the length of their motutere to help restore its flora with help from the Provincial Growth Fund. The group is carrying... Read More

Kiwis urged to work on orchards this summer

More than 14,500 people will be required on kiwifruit orchards across the Bay of Plenty over the coming summer months to prepare vines for the 2021 season. This... Read More

Election 2020: MMP voting system explained

MMP - or mixed-member proportional - is the system used in Aotearoa to choose the people and parties who represent the country in Parliament. Under MMP you get... Read More

Power box fire ruins final minutes of rugby

A SunLive reader has reported that a powerbox is on fire in Otumoetai. The powerbox located on Otumoetai Rd near Brookfield Terrace caught fire about 6.15pm. Emergency... Read More

Two new cases of COVID-19 today

There are two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation and one historic case in New Zealand today. The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield provided... Read More

Silent Film Festival nationals go digital

Organisers of the International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand have made a change to the national awards final. Organisers are also thrilled to announce... Read More

Warm air returning on Friday

While a colder change has moved up New Zealand in the past couple of days, WeatherWatch.co.nz says by Friday warmer air starts to return. "This weekend high pressure... Read More