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Inflation stable in June quarter, annual rate down

Annual inflation fell to 3.3 per cent in the June quarter, below Reserve Bank expectations of 3.6 per cent ​​​​​​. For the June quarter, inflation... Read More

Thames residents fed up with fuel prices

Residents of the Coromandel town of Thames are fed up with the high price of petrol in their region, which they say is disproportionately high compared to nearby... Read More

Kahu Collection brings whānau aspirations to life

A sisterly kōrero that started on a Raukokore verandah over the summer holidays has resulted in the launch of a new clothing collection just six months later. Claire... Read More

Police investigating suspected arson in Whitianga

Whitianga residents have described hearing two explosions, one after the other, early today on the waterfront. Police are investigating after three vehicles... Read More

Koha web: Where tradition meets today's tech

A new web-based platform is harnessing today's technology to smooth the path for koha, without losing its meaningfulness. The idea for the programme,... Read More

Economic development inter-regional collaboration

Waikato and Western Bay of Plenty's regional economic development agencies have called for greater inter-regional collaboration. Priority One, the Western... Read More

Serious crash on SH29, delays expected

Update 1.58 pm: State Highway 29 is closed following a serious truck crash. NZ Transport Agency suggests that drivers allow extra time for detours. NZTA... Read More

Transforming Tahawai Reserve for the community

'This will be an asset for our community to enjoy for generations to come. We are pleased to see our cultural heritage and history being respected and celebrated... Read More

Well-known BOP graffiti-clad former store to go

As landmarks go, it's not quite up there with the Sky Tower or the Beehive. But the former Pongakawa Service Station on the corner of Pongakawa Station... Read More

Road reopened following two-truck crash on SH36

Update 12.51 pm: State Highway 36 and Jackson Road are now open following a crash between two trucks at the intersection, which led to one person being in critical... Read More

NZ Olympic team finalised for Paris

The New Zealand Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been finalised, with 195 athletes set to wear the fern and compete for New Zealand at the Games. The... Read More

Motorbike crash on Maunganui Road

Police are attending a motorcycle and car crash scene on Maunganui Road. A police spokesperson says police were advised of the crash at 8.45 am. "Initial... Read More