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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

WBOP Council launches kerbside collection website

Western Bay residents can now find out all they need to know about the new kerbside rubbish and recycling service starting July 1, 2021. Launched today, Western... Read More

Three new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are three new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation being reported today. There are no new cases in the community, says a statement from the Ministry of... Read More

Ministers sign off use of first COVID-19 vaccine

The Minister for COVID-19 Response, Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, is providing an update to the media today. Cabinet has... Read More

New bill rids Maori ward veto

Maori ward campaigners are thrilled the Labour Government is using urgency to push through a bill to get rid of a public veto on Maori wards. Whakatane women... Read More

Go By Bike Day rolls round

Go By Bike Day is back on tomorrow, and Sport Bay of Plenty is encouraging people of all ages to swap their car trips for a bike and discover the benefits of cycling.... Read More

Serious crash near Tokoroa

Update 12.30pm: One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital by helicopter following a crash near Tokoroa. The spokesperson says Paraonui Road has now reopened.... Read More

RMA to be repealed and replaced

The Government is delivering on its promise to reform the Resource Management system based on the comprehensive review carried out last year. The Resource Management... Read More

Tairua boat rage accused kept in custody

The man allegedly at the centre of a boat rage incident in a Coromandel harbour will be kept in custody under an 'interim recall” to prison. The 58-year-old... Read More