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Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

The first phase of a restoration has begun for a significant city centre historic site. On Sunday, work was undertaken to remove four trees from Monmouth... Read More

Katikati locals unite to locate stolen tiny home

A quick response from the Katikati community saw a stolen tiny home found three hours after an appeal was posted to Facebook. On Saturday, March 29, at 4am,... Read More

Going for Growth: all supermarket options on table

All options are on the table to deliver a better deal for supermarket shoppers, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said on Sunday. 'Today [Sunday] I am... Read More

15-minute consults causing more delays, say GPs

Patients will continue to face long wait times unless the government looks at changing the 15-minute consult, some GPs say. The government recently announced... Read More

New tax year, new tax thresholds

The first day of April marks the start of a new tax year - and the first full year of the new tax thresholds. But there is a warning that the way tax changes... Read More

Truck v car crash near Tauriko

Police have responded to a vehicle crash near Tauriko. "At around 3.40pm Police received a report of a crash involving a truck and a car near the roundabout... Read More

Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on child

The three dogs seized after a fatal attack on a 4-year-old boy have been euthanised, a council says. It comes as the family of victim Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan... Read More

McKenzie re-signs with NZ Rugby until 2029

All Blacks utility Damian McKenzie has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through to the 2029 season after a 'high level of interest” to move offshore. The... Read More

Organisers ‘rapt’ with dairy expo

Organisers were well-pleased with the second annual New Zealand Dairy Expo in Matamata. Event manager Amanda Hodgson was 'rapt” over support from farmers... Read More

Four injured in SH2 crash

State Highway 2 along a section between Paeroa and Waihi has reopened following a serious crash near the Karangahake Gorge. One person is reported to be... Read More

Public warning: Algae bloom at Lake Rotoehu

A health warning has been issued for Ōtautū Bay in Lake Rotoehu due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. The medical officer of health... Read More

Why OceanaGold wants to invest $1b in Waihī

The chief executive of a Canada-listed company that owns the Waihī gold and silver mine says it is prepared to invest $1 billion to extend it, despite high... Read More