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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

Seaside village upset by social housing plan

Plans to build 4905 three-storey townhouses and apartments, including social housing, in Ōmokoroa have sent ripples through the sleepy coastal settlement. The... Read More

Health retreat given greenlight despite opposition

A cancer recovery centre near Whakatāne has been given the green light, despite opposition from neighbouring landowners. After a hearing, Whakatāne District... Read More

Tall buildings on the rise with new housing law

Mt Maunganui residents fear new government housing rules will allow developers to turn it into the Gold Coast, high rise buildings that rob them of sunlight... Read More

New leader for Tauranga Living Without Violence

Tauranga Living Without Violence, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating safer homes and communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of... Read More

TNL: Cambridge Road Bridge opening soon

The new bridge at Cambridge Road will open on schedule on April 8, marking a significant milestone in the 6.8km Takitimu North Link expressway project. 'This... Read More