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Waikato secures $2.8m to combat hill country erosion
Waikato Regional Council has secured $2.8 million in funding.
‘Real possibility’ some roads will be abandoned, Transport Minister says
Climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring, could see some roads abandoned.
Food prices: How to stop throwing your money in the bin
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs increase.
‘I should have said something’: Woman's regret after child drowns in park
She's seen many near-misses in the water and wants to see safety changes.
Dog stolen after incident in Mount Maunganui
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
'Families are struggling': Foodbank costs up $10k a month, 14,000kg drop in rescued food
The cost of living crisis had “hit everyone hard”, including support providers.
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Child drowns at Memorial Park in Tauranga
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world’s top 101 steak list
Forget plain steak, Mount restaurant serves carnivore artistry.
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
97yo mum 'thrilled' son's memorial seat, ashes, will stay
Joy Rudsits installed the seat and her son's ashes in 2006.
'Quite serious': Drug-dealing, homelessness, burnout concerns for closed, storm-hit road
It's likely to be at least another year before a decision on the road's future is made.
The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
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Mark Lister: Relax, AI isn’t taking your job (yet)
History is littered with examples of tech advances bringing significant change to workers.
Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.
'Died in my arms': Woman distraught after pet chihuahua killed
'He didn’t stand a chance being such a little guy against a bigger stronger dog.'
Waikato secures another $2.8m to combat hill country erosion
Planting reinforces slopes and reduces the risk of soil erosion
Flooding hits Ahipara as Civil Defence lifts tsunami advice
The quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands this afternoon.
One person dies after truck and car crash on State Highway 2, Pongakawa, Bay of Plenty
A section of SH2 has been closed while police's Serious Crash Unit investigates.
One dead, one injured in two-vehicle crash on SH2, road closed
The road is expected to be closed for some time.
Caught in the crossfire? How Budget's tax hike on trusts could hit middle-income Kiwis
There are 400,000 trusts in New Zealand so the tax is significant.
Why one of NZ's top 10 house builders is laying off staff
'Other group house builders have laid off significantly more staff than we have.' - Burney
Tears as Crown witness tells court of sexual assault by leading entertainment figure
A jury hears from the first woman to complain to the police about the man.
'Brutal' rental market: Tradie shares van with two dogs, working couple's two-year search for a home
Meet the people who can't find rentals in one of NZ's fastest-growing cities.
Launch sinks in harbour, weather delays salvage efforts
Bay of Plenty Regional Council will investigate the cause of the sinking.
Waka Kotahi gives Coromandel Peninsula road works update
Waka Kotahi has advised of the following roadworks in the Coromandel
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Live: Road closures as rain, gales hammer region
Slips and trees down are reported.
'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullying
Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.
'Too much pressure': Mum sick of SH2 traffic puts house up for rent
Another mum had to move her child's daycare so she could get to work on time.