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Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates increase spread surprises councillor – 55 properties face hikes over 500 per cent
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council deputy chair Will Foley said he felt “caught out” by the variability of the rates...
Great savings expected as Horowhenua plans to take charge of all its own water services
Horowhenua will look after its own water services from the end of 2024 and is exploring working with other...
Transport: Simeon Brown set to make announcement
Minister of Transport Simeon Brown is set to make a roading announcement this morning. The Papakura MP is in...
Northland students to honour Māori Battalion tupuna at 80th anniversary of battle for Monte Cassino in Italy
The Leadership Academy of A Company students, Corporals Kreize Cooper-Brown, Sandreuss Shortland and Tamati Paraone – here in front...
Māori lawyers back controversial tikanga study for law students as Parliament asked to veto the course
The Māori Law Society Hunga Roia Māori – the Māori Law Society is defending the introduction of compulsory tikanga...
Garage fire in Bethlehem: Crews called to early morning blaze
Crews from Tauranga and Greerton went to a garage fire this morning. Photo / NZME A “fully involved” garage...
Hastings’ Illuminati Night Ride: Explosion of colour shines spotlight on cycle safety and fun
The glow of Aurora Australis wasn’t the only thing lighting up Hastings on Saturday night, with 80 illuminated bicycles...
Jarrod Gilbert: More prison beds needed but they aren’t the long-term answer to crime
The ongoing construction of Waikeria Prison in Waikato. Photo / Brett Phibbs OPINION The Government last week announced that...
TVNZ’s Sunday team bids emotional farewell to viewers as 22-year-old show signs off
The presenter of TVNZ current affairs programme Sunday has issued an emotional goodbye as the 22-year-old show signed off...
Queenstown and Wānaka brothel zones could be extended, prompts call for better sex worker safety
Two of New Zealand’s most luxurious getaway locations could soon have extended brothel zones. Proposed brothel bylaw revisions in...
