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Logger found not guilty of friend's manslaughter

A jury has found Nathan Moscrip not guilty of causing the death of his friend, Brodie Ruatara, following a fight over text messages to a girl. A High... Read More

BoP woman devastated over sheep ‘massacre’

Twenty heritage sheep were 'ripped to bits” by dogs in Mamaku and their heartbroken owner says the 'killing machines” could attack children next. In... Read More

Kayakers gear up for thrilling races

Competitors from around the country will gather in the Wairoa River to fight for a water-filled podium finish this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, Kaimai... Read More

Buyer's mortgagee battle as woman refuses to move

A property investor still waiting to take possession of a property he bought at mortgagee sale and settled on a month ago is a reminder that these deals are... Read More

Rock attack: Man spends $5K after on lights, CCTV

An 'angry” Pāpāmoa resident 'attacked” by people throwing rocks at his home has spent more than $5000 on lighting and security cameras to monitor... Read More

Toy library thanks community for new carpet

Katikati Community Toy Library is beginning 2025 on a high - with new carpet throughout its entire facility at Henry Rd - and the committee wants to thank the... Read More

Triumphant victory at surf carnival

Pukehina Surf Rescue celebrated a triumphant victory at the annual Harris Cup Carnival earlier this month. After a 12-year absence, the trophy, named after... Read More

Medical Centre closing books to new patients

With patient wait times becoming 'dangerous”, Katikati Medical Centre has closed its books to new patients. The town's medical centre has joined other... Read More

Can artists take back their music like Swift?

Taylor Swift's re-recordings rocked the music industry - can other artists reclaim their music too? A journal article explores the options. Taylor Swift and... Read More

Companies quietly quitting climate schemes

NZ companies have been quietly abandoning their climate targets without mentioning that fact to the public, says an expert in sustainable business. Air NZ... Read More

Ō-Rākau battle site returning to tūpuna

The Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara / Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passed its third reading at Parliament on Tuesday. The Bill will vest the title to... Read More

Misunderstanding catches out landlords

People renting out part of their homes under the mistaken impression they are not covered by tenancy laws are falling foul of the Tenancy Tribunal - and one... Read More