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Rentals: Govt to introduce brightline test

Restoring the brightline test to two years will help increase the supply of residential property putting downward pressure on rent, Revenue Minister Simon Watts... Read More

Regional Infrastructure Fund opens to applications

Councils, iwi, businesses and community organisations with infrastructure projects that support regional priorities are invited to apply for funding from the... Read More

NZ army soldiers tested in tough conditions

More than 300 soldiers from 1st (NZ) Brigade and the Training and Doctrine Group battled biting winds and freezing temperatures across a series of live field... Read More

Extortion attempts prompt police warning

Attempts to exort high school students via online communications is prompting police to issue a warning to parents and guardians of young people. Police are... Read More

Scrub fire on Takitimu Drive

Emergency services are responding to a scrub fire on Takitimu Drive, Tauranga. Police received a report of the fire at 4.22pm. "Police are in attendance... Read More

Avalanche forecasting begins for backcountry users

As snowfall increases across the motu, avalanche forecasting is underway and NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry users to get #AvalancheReady. New... Read More

Competition heats up for young farmer final

The competition is heating up for the New Zealand Young Farmers Tournament National Final, which will take place in Hamilton on Thursday, July 11. Coinciding... Read More

All-women crew to set sail on Hinemoana II

As the Māori New Year Matariki commences, a ceremony marking the launch of the Hinemoana II is taking place today, signifying a groundbreaking voyage for science,... Read More

One Love line-up announced

One Love returns in 2025 with 46 acts announced for Aotearoa's 'ultimate reggae festival”. Included are international and iconic artists Maoli,... Read More

Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and ride to relocate

Bulldozers and diggers will become a regular sight at the State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road intersection as work kicks up a gear. From Saturday, July 6,... Read More

Coastguard calling for help from BOP volunteers

The Coastguard in the Bay of Plenty is looking for new talent to fill 10 available positions so it can continue its life-saving work. It takes a crew to save... Read More

BOP severe weather update

Heavy rain and possible heavy snow, along with northwest gales are being forecast for parts of central and southern New Zealand. A severe weather watch for... Read More