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Quarter-billion dollars of new buildings consented

A tough economy isn't stopping a pair of motel owners from achieving their multimillion dollar plans for their business. Heng Zhang and Irene Shi, who bought... Read More

Facebook Marketplace fraudster, $30,000 worth

A young man previously jailed for scamming property off Facebook Marketplace with fake screenshots from his account, has been back to his old ways, this... Read More

New renal centre for central North Island

Hundreds of patients from the central North Island will be supported at Waikato's new renal facility, which officially opened on Sunday, Health Minister Simeon... Read More

A muggy and wet week - humidity is back!

Warm and moist is the name of the game this week with a swath of tropical air over Aotearoa New Zealand. Rain, associated with a low-pressure system from... Read More

Waioweka Gorge three-day closure

State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will be closed for three days next week but opening again in the evenings. Asphalt resurfacing and other maintenance... Read More

Kiwi campaign invites Aussies to come on over

A new campaign encouraging Australians to pick New Zealand for their next holiday gears up the industry for growth in 2025, Tourism and Hospitality Minister... Read More

Filling hungry tummies at school

Katikati Primary School is facing uncertainty about the continuation of 'vital” schemes to feed students this year. The school runs its own breakfast... Read More

Kiwi wins 100-mile title at Tarawera Ultra-Trail

Kiwi Sam Harvey has become the first New Zealander to win the 100-mile race at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB since it was first introduced in 2018, while it was... Read More

Person trapped in serious BoP crash

One person is in a serious condition after a crash involving a truck in the Bay of Plenty Police say emergency services were called to State Highway 30... Read More

Heavy rain warning for Kaimai Range

Heavy rain is being forecast for northern areas of both islands today, including the Coromandel Peninsula and the Kaimai Range. In its latest weather update,... Read More

The growing potential of the Bay of Plenty

Te Puke's Kris Edgington believes the food growing potential of the Bay of Plenty is massively underestimated by its residents. He has created MyFoodForest... Read More

A love of preserving items of yesteryear

Sue Sisley is a nature nurturer but often turns her green fingers to preserving the past as well. The garden enthusiast is a regular on the Katikati Garden... Read More