SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
Why a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her over
How two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
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Teen 'terrified' after alleged street bashing by girl 'terrorising' school
The victim suffers panic attacks and nightmares and is too scared to walk anywhere.
Dancing diary: Turbulence turns to steady progress in lead up to showtime
People's Choice has also opened - get voting now!
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile - Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis
Cori and Emma talk about their progress during Harcourts Dancing for Hospice practices.
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Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
NZ Film Commission spends $16k on CEO parties amid budget cuts
The Film Commission has thrown two parties apiece for its retiring and incoming CEOs.
'Terrorising' teen intruder forces school into lockdown
Teen girl not from the school allegedly ran through the front gates threatening students.
Aspiring young Rotorua Olympians smash swimming records
'They are breaking NZ records and are on the pathway to go to the Olympics' - coach.
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Kiwi triathletes raced with E. coli-like sickness
Two members of the team were struggling in the lead-up.
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'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
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'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'
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BMW NZ adds X5 xDrive30d to Sport Collection lineup
New edition adds bigger wheels, extra kit and more style.
One-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS pays tribute to Swiss racer Jo Siffert
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Rural news
‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'
NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams
Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.