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Council proposes end of Pukehina Development Rate

Community projects in Pukehina could get a boost, if money previously collected for a future wastewater scheme is repurposed. The Pukehina Development Rate,... Read More

Winter starts with a high

As meteorological winter begins, MetService is forecasting a settled start for Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to a ridge of high pressure establishing itself over... Read More

Battle for support for mental health in schools

Teachers are struggling with mental health challenges and the Ministry of Education isn't doing enough to help, says an educational wellbeing coach from FLAX... Read More

Government bill to create marine farm certainty

The Coalition Government is delivering New Zealand's aquaculture industry the confidence and security it needs to grow, says Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane... Read More

TVNZ financial woes deepen: loss of at least $28m

TVNZ is warning of a large underlying loss amid a worsening advertising downturn. The state-owned broadcaster says it now expected an underlying loss of between... Read More

Land return to mana whenua marks new relationship

Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance. The legal process to transfer the land that the $306m civic precinct... Read More

Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on break

When Leanna Petherick walked into her asthmatic daughter's bedroom to give her medication to help her breathe, she knew something was seriously wrong. But... Read More

Child in hospital after collision, Whakamarama

Police are responding to a collision involving a vehicle and a child at the intersection of Emeny Road and Plummers Point Road, Whakamarama, says a police spokesperson.... Read More

$43 million up for grabs on Wednesday

With Powerball not being struck in the weekend, the jackpot will be a mammoth $43 million this Wednesday. 'High jackpots are exciting, and we know Kiwis all... Read More

Stan Walker's tribute: Aotearoa Music Awards 2024

Stan Walker made an emotional tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards to his late father who had died two days prior. Taiaho Ross Walker, who was involved... Read More

Whangamatā wetland project gets under way

A big-ticket stormwater project is under way in Whangamatā with physical works set to start this week. Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor and Whangamatā resident... Read More

Sex attack: Woman tearful as jury finds man guilty

WARNING: Some readers may find the details of this story distressing. The victim of a 'forceful” sexual attack broke into tears as her abuser was... Read More