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Election 2023: Live updates on September 1

On your marks, get set ... campaign! The race for Election 2023 is on. There are now six weeks to go until the election which is on October 14. Yesterday... Read More

Tackling a desperate need in Katikati

Not a sod has been turned. Not yet. And not a nail banged home. There hasn't been any marketing. And it might be 18 months before the front doors are finally... Read More

Property downturn may be in final stages

With mortgage rates close to their peak, a property research firm is confident it is only a matter of time before house prices start to rise again. CoreLogic's... Read More

A moon, a ridge, a front and a low

A ridge maintains its presence holding settled weather over much of New Zealand. But the MetService says a low affecting the upper north, spreads areas of... Read More

Legislation to support media heads to Parliament

The Government is introducing a scheme to support New Zealand media companies in their bid to get fair deals from big online tech companies when their news content... Read More

'Big four' power companies earning $7m per day

The 'big four” power companies are earning more than $7 million every day while some households struggle to heat their homes, according to Consumer NZ. According... Read More

Whakaari owners reapplying for charge dismissal

The owners of Whakaari/White Island are again applying for the charges against them to be dismissed. Andrew, Peter and James Buttle are charged as directors of... Read More

Black Seeds to play Katikati avo festival

The Bay of Plenty's favourite summertime festival, the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival is back on for 2024. Katikati, the Avocado Capital of New Zealand,... Read More

Geothermal plant gets $25m funding boost

NZGIF will supply up to $25m to fund the construction of connection assets for the new ~50MW TOPP2 geothermal plant. Additionally, it will enable upgrades... Read More

Western Bay welcomes newcomers

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will roll out the welcome mat for all newcomers during Welcoming Week 2023, set to run from September 1 to September 10.... Read More

Wildfire season could come early warns FENZ

The danger of wildfires is on the rise with forecasts of a hotter, drier, windier summer. Fire and Emergency says the wildfire season could kick off earlier... Read More

Plenty of play at AIMS Games in Tauranga

The countdown is on to the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games, which kicks off this weekend. The week long event is one of Australasia's largest junior sporting events,... Read More