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Taupō Ironman generates $23m visitor spending

The world championship edition of an iconic Taupō event that has now been put on hold generated millions in visitor spending in December. Taupō District... Read More

Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount plant

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is proposing to stop its manufacturing operations in Mount Maunganui and turn the site into a storage and distribution centre. In... Read More

Morning crash causes delays on Pyes Pā Rd

Pyes Pā Rd is partially blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred at Pyes Pā Rd and Cheyne Rd intersection at 7.10am, said a police spokesperson. 'One... Read More

Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals

Two young builders from Rotorua and Tauranga are heading to Hamilton for the national final after taking out their regional heats of the New Zealand... Read More

Tropical cyclone heads towards North Island

Emergency services and Civil Defence are preparing for the worst as a tropical cyclone sweeps close to New Zealand this evening. Tropical Cyclone Tam, named... Read More

Kawerau death: Second teen charged with murder

A second 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a man in Kawerau. The teenager is the third person arrested in relation... Read More

Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new offices

Tauranga City Council will spend $91.9 million on the lease for its new offices over the next 15 years. The council has also budgeted about $33.5m for the... Read More

Saving Grace: Child trafficked and enslaved in NZ

Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the... Read More

Food prices rise, butter up 64 per cent

Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices. Stats NZ said prices for the 12 months... Read More

Food, Easter eggs and TVs stolen from kōhanga reo

A Rotorua kōhanga reo has been targeted by burglars, with food, televisions, cutlery and Easter Eggs among the items stolen. Aukaha News reported Te... Read More

Where is it cheaper to own a house than to rent?

In roughly 20 per cent of the country, it's cheaper to service a mortgage than it is to pay rent. Data from Corelogic shows how median weekly rent compares... Read More

Rotorua teen wins fourth national BMX title

Maddy Newcombe was just 3 when she was on a pink and white plastic tricycle hooning around her parents' deck, taking corners on two wheels. She'd do lap... Read More