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$50,000 Whānau Voice Grant opens

Te Taura Ora o Waiariki, the Te Arawa Iwi Māori Partnership Board, has opened applications for its first-ever $50,000 Whānau Voice Grant, inviting bold, community-led... Read More

Rain and gales ahead

A front is expected to move east over New Zealand on Tuesday, preceded by a strong moist northerly flow, MetService said. 'There is high confidence that rainfall... Read More

Firefighters’ union slams job cuts

A veteran firefighter says Fire and Emergency New Zealand's announcement of major restructuring this week felt all too familiar. 'I joined the service in... Read More

Demand for full-week foodbank support surges

More than 20,000 people in the western Bay of Plenty are looking for support to put food on the table in a 'concerning” shift towards longer-term... Read More

Battle to protect Bay waters from invasive pests

Two invasive pests are on the Bay of Plenty's doorstep. But councils, the Government and iwi are working to keep the exotic caulerpa seaweed and the freshwater... Read More

Police renew appeals for missing man Louis

Concerns are growing over the whereabouts of missing man Louis, who was last seen three days ago in Waikato. Police are renewing appeals for information on... Read More

Rotorua roadworks steaming ahead

Roading crews will be a familiar sight around Rotorua over the next month, with a significant piece of work taking place. 'The lead-up to Christmas is a busy... Read More

Infringements issued to commercial vehicles

Central North Island Police have issued 141 infringements after inspecting 910 vehicles in a targeted and pointed approach on heavy vehicles and trailers. Operation... Read More

Rotorua lake weed clean-up could cost $50,000

A multi-agency clean-up to clear Lake Rotorua and the waterfront boardwalk of lake weed is expected to last beyond next week. Wind gusts reached about 80km/h... Read More

Kawerau Lotto player wins $18.3million

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from Saturday night's record-breaking 'must-win” Powerball draw were sold, each taking home a share... Read More

Two in hospital following SH30 crash, Te Teko

Two people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30, Te Teko, Whakatāne on Saturday afternoon. Police and Hato Hone St John... Read More

A three-generation journey of kiwifruit success

Across three generations, change is something members of the Dyer family all agree is a constant feature of farming. 'The only guarantee in life is change,”... Read More