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Second stage of Project Future Proof moves ahead

Construction on stage two of Project Future Proof is officially under way, with contractors starting work on-site this week. Stage two of Project Future Proof... Read More

Labour: Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti

Chris Hipkins says he is open to considering a Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti as proposed by Te Pāti Māori, but has ruled out the role having veto... Read More

School rallies after death of hostel student

Rotorua Boys' High School is rallying to support whānau and the wider school community following the death of a hostel student. Emergency services responded... Read More

Law firm partner accused of inappropriate touching

An incident where a solicitor's genitals were grabbed in the middle of a dance circle at a Christmas party was a 'joke gone too far”. That's... Read More

Kāinga Ora to get tougher rent debt

Kāinga Ora is preparing to take a tougher line on rent debt. But as it changes its approach, it will also write off about half of what is outstanding, partly... Read More

Helwetts Rd to close for rail crossing repairs

Contractors will soon be carrying out essential repairs to the State Highway 2 rail crossing near the Hewletts-Maunganui-Golf Rds roundabout. Due to the nature... Read More

National Lamb Day celebrates proud food heritage

National Lamb Day is fast approaching and Kiwis are encouraged to gather their friends and whānau on Saturday, February 15, for a celebration barbecue. To... Read More

Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risks

While tractor fires are lessening, any is too many, says a veteran firefighter in the Waikato. Kevin Curtis is in a unique position to offer advice on the... Read More

Murder charge after arrest, BoP police raids

A man has been charged with the murder of Turipapa Tukere, who died following a fight in Ngāruawāhia in December. Police received a report of a fight involving... Read More

Man accused of killing friend after fight

They were friends. But one thought the other was messaging his girlfriend. Now one is dead and the other is standing trial for his manslaughter. Nathan... Read More

Reviewing geothermal water use in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty fruit and vegetable growers don't want to be left high and dry in a review of water use by the regional council. The Tauranga Geothermal System... Read More

Emergency caesarean: Woman "really lucky"

A young Ōpōtiki couple feel "lucky" that an obstetrician happened to be on duty at Whakatāne Hospital last month when they needed an emergency caesarean to... Read More