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Kāinga Ora: "Works don’t hurt house prices"

There is 'no robust evidence” Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices in surrounding areas, a leader in the state housing agency says. But a Rotorua... Read More

12,000 Miles - A Kiwi piping Journey

A spellbinding expose into the journey New Zealand bagpipers and drummers take to compete on the world stage is the focus of the ‘12,000 Miles' documentary,... Read More

Warning to keep out of harbour construction site

People are being warned to stay away from an active construction site on a Bay of Plenty coastline. While great progress is being made on the Ōpōtiki Harbour... Read More

Smooth sailing expected for Takitimu Drive

Journeys to the country's largest port and best beaches are set to get a bit smoother thanks to night works on a section of State Highway 2 Takitimu Drive Toll... Read More

Luuka Jones locks in fifth Olympic Games

Tauranga canoe slalom athlete Luuka Jones has been selected for her fifth Olympic Games, and will be joined by fellow paddler Finn Butcher who has been selected... Read More

Work begins on SH29 upgrades near Tauriko

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government's plan for upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) near Tauriko. Transport... Read More

Mount Lotto player wins second division

Ten lucky Lotto players, including one from Mount Maunganui, will be in for a treat after each winning $20,110 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's... Read More

‘Shifting the front door’ for child services

When someone in the Eastern Bay calls Oranga Tamariki to report concerns about a child welfare issue, they will now be rerouted from the national call centre... Read More

The big danger in NZ's carbon credit surplus

The government has been urged to quickly shrink the number of carbon credits available for polluters to buy, after four failed auctions in 2023. The Climate... Read More

School leaders unite to defend free lunches

A dozen school and early childhood sector groups have united to ask Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to retain funding for the free school lunch scheme, Ka Ora... Read More

Tough year ahead predicted for retailers

Retailers are looking at another tough year ahead, with a continuing drop in consumer spending and commercial activity indicated in recent data. Latest numbers... Read More

Police arrested 3 after unprovoked attack

Police have executed a number of search warrants in Rotorua today, arresting three people after an unprovoked attack in the city, says detective senior sergeant... Read More