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Luuka Jones locks in fifth Olympic Games

Tauranga canoe slalom athlete Luuka Jones has been selected for her fifth Olympic Games, and will be joined by fellow paddler Finn Butcher who has been selected... Read More

Work begins on SH29 upgrades near Tauriko

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government's plan for upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) near Tauriko. Transport... Read More

Mount Lotto player wins second division

Ten lucky Lotto players, including one from Mount Maunganui, will be in for a treat after each winning $20,110 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's... Read More

‘Shifting the front door’ for child services

When someone in the Eastern Bay calls Oranga Tamariki to report concerns about a child welfare issue, they will now be rerouted from the national call centre... Read More

The big danger in NZ's carbon credit surplus

The government has been urged to quickly shrink the number of carbon credits available for polluters to buy, after four failed auctions in 2023. The Climate... Read More

School leaders unite to defend free lunches

A dozen school and early childhood sector groups have united to ask Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to retain funding for the free school lunch scheme, Ka Ora... Read More

Tough year ahead predicted for retailers

Retailers are looking at another tough year ahead, with a continuing drop in consumer spending and commercial activity indicated in recent data. Latest numbers... Read More

Police arrested 3 after unprovoked attack

Police have executed a number of search warrants in Rotorua today, arresting three people after an unprovoked attack in the city, says detective senior sergeant... Read More

Free bus fares future dubious after funding axed

Free bus fares in Bay of Plenty could be cut back after the government pulled its funding. Buses have been free for anyone aged 18 or under and half price... Read More

'Survivor shouldn't pay abuser's court costs'

A survivor of domestic violence should not have to pay her abuser's court costs after her bid to get a protection order against him failed, a lawyer has... Read More

Strong dung odour from stopbank works

A cow dung-like smell wafting from earthworks along the Whakatāne stopbank has Riverside Drive residents holding their noses. However, while Bay of Plenty... Read More

NZSO touring musical treasure trove in April

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is bringing an exhilarating and evocative music experience, featuring classical giants Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Bruckner... Read More