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More resurfacing works planned for SH29

Motorists who use State Highway 29 are being warned to be prepared for more road works next week. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says resurfacing works will be... Read More

New tenancy laws come into force today

New rules for tenants and landlords come into force today, bringing an end to 90-day tenancy terminations without justification. The reform is being dubbed the... Read More

Invoices worth $23m sent to MIQ guests

The government has collected $6.7 million in fees for managed isolation, while it's owed at least another $1.5 million from returnees' overdue payments. Six... Read More

Celebrating 80 at walking basketball

Tauranga woman Trish Muir will spend her 80th birthday doing what she loves most - playing ball, shooting hoops and competing with some of her best mates. ... Read More

Tsunami activity, expect strong & unusual currents

Warnings are being issued for New Zealand coastlines, including Mount Maunganui, following a 7.7 earthquake southeast of Loyalty Islands. The National Emergency... Read More

Potato exports plummet amid dumping claims

New Zealand's potato trade is struggling as exports to some key markets plummeted in December, new figures show. The data shows fry exports were back nearly... Read More

Minor injuries in Papamoa crash

A vehicle has rolled this evening in Papamoa leaving two people with minor injuries. Police were called to the incident at the intersection of Doncaster Drive... Read More

Food hardship prevalent in NZ kids‘ early years

A New Zealand study has found that nearly half of families struggle to access healthy food in their child's first year of life. The study, which looks at the... Read More

New Hamilton to Auckland train service announced

A new Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service called Te Huia will start in early April. Commuter trains last ran between the two cities in 2001 after an... Read More

Thirsty Liquor Tokoroa loses alcohol license

Thirsty Liquor in Tokoroa has lost its alcohol license following a complaint from a former employee. The South Waikato District Licensing Committee has declined... Read More

Open day for SH2 corridor

The community will soon learn more about the work planned for the State Highway 2/Waihi to Tauranga corridor. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is holding a community... Read More

Breaking bread in Papamoa

A pay-as-you-feel dining concept that aims to reduce food waste, food poverty and social isolation is seeing people from all walks of life break bread together... Read More