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Should you buy a house with a $1 reserve?

For those trying to get onto the housing ladder, the promise of a super cheap house could be very tempting. So, how does a dollar sound? TradeMe has been... Read More

King’s Birthday Weekend weather

The long weekend is forecast to be calm over most of the North Island, but unseasonably warm temperatures, gales, and heavy rain herald in the first day of meteorological... Read More

Waikato crash: Investigation to take months

Police have completed the soul-shattering job of notifying loved ones of the five people who died in Tuesday night's horrific crash in Waikato. The outcome... Read More

Police enquire about vehicle in fence in Waitao

Police are making enquiries into a vehicle in a fence in Waitao. A police spokesperson says a person reported a vehicle stuck in a fence at the intersection... Read More

Taupo Police make arrest after burglary

A 38-year-old man has been arrested following a burglary at a commercial premises on Rununga Street on Sunday 26 May, says detective senior sergeant Ryan Yardley. "Taupo... Read More

Tauranga City Council sells Marine Precinct

Tauranga City Council has announced the sale of the Marine Precinct at Sulphur Point, guaranteeing its future in bringing significant economic benefit to the... Read More

FlyBuys to come to an end

Major loyalty scheme FlyBuys will come to an end later this year. The scheme allows customers to redeem points for items in its loyalty shop, get petrol discounts... Read More

Rongoā Māori Conference reflects on growth

Jolie Davis (Ngāti Kuri, Te Rarawa) says it was a special experience being part of the inaugural Rongoā Māori Conference in Rotorua. The two-day conference... Read More

Budget 2024 highlights: 10 key points

Tax cuts Tax cuts from $4 - $40 a fortnight for all workers on more than $14,000 after the Budget delivered on National's election campaign promise. The $3.7... Read More

Over $20,000 raised at Pink Ribbon Lunch

Crayfish, bejewelled bras and high-end packages for auction show how a community can come together when it counts to support a good cause. What started as... Read More

LIVE: A breakdown of Budget 2024

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Budget 2024 delivers on the Government's promises, with savings across the public sector being reinvested in frontline... Read More

LIVE: Budget 2024 revealed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will unveil the final shape of the tax cuts promised to New Zealanders in the Budget today as well as how the Government... Read More