‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushback
Concerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.
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He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.
Man accused of axe attack on police station faces court
Mark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.
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The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.
Man charged with murder after Kawerau death
The accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
Why Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debate
Council discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.
Stomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dog
Bubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.
‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players
Her name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.
Man charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police station
A man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.
‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire
The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.
‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man dead
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Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.
Heart and sleep tests available at new Rotorua clinic
Patients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.
Man in custody after allegedly forcing his way into unmanned police station
Armed police were called to the scene but police say there was no public danger.
New automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clam
The gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.
‘It can be more rewarding’: Young duo’s mission to save feral kittens
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Tauranga Special School: Diamond jubilee
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Armed police in Murupara
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$2.1m wharf project launched at Matakana Island for community use
The new $2.1m wharf at Panepane Point will replace the damaged 1980s structure.
‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attacked
She and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.
‘Become NZ’s most efficient’: Port CEO on driving Auckland’s economic future
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Auckland’s $9.4b tech sector drives push for innovation hub
Auckland generates over half of NZ's revenue from top 200 tech companies.
'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.
Lifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentence
A jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.
Grizz Wyllie: The soft side of All Blacks legendary hard man
Alex Wyllie introduced grid skill training to NZ rugby in 1982.
‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau
'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
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Revealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorate
Thousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.
‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600m
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E-motorbike maker Ubco owes $36m, potential purchaser emerges
The firm went into receivership in January, having raised tens of millions from investors.
Whakaari/White Island timelapse
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Man charged with manslaughter, unlawful hunting after Kawerau man’s death
A man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.