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'Significant milestone': Trust takes up reins of Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project

The transition to the trust was marked with a formal handover ceremony at Wairere Falls.

Felix Desmarais: The reason I'm cutting out technology for an hour a day

COMMENT: What have I become? It's not my fault, it's technology's fault.

Clearer picture in homicide investigation as victim's sister speaks out

'We are making strong progress and we now have a clear understanding of what occurred.'

Business or house? Which are young Kiwis buying first?

One Bay of Plenty couple shares why they bought a business before a home and their plans to grow their income in a different way.

What you need to know about this week

Here's what's on this week that you might not have been aware of.

Dance couple feeling more comfortable on their dancing feet

Ruby Arefin and Kirsty Nicholson have been working hard on their dance routine.

'The wrong time': Financially hard-hit developers have their say on potential levy

Rotorua council heard submissions on its draft development contributions policy on Friday.

Death in the air: Hundreds sent to an early grave

New figures reveal just how the Bay's air impacts health.

'Like a couple of kids': Two distant relatives who are both centenarians reconnect

The second cousins are the only two family members of their generation still alive.

Kawerau Lotto player wins nearly $23,000

How would you spend almost $23,000?

Interest rate or cashback debated as less people expected to own homes in future

Why are people sitting on the property ladder fence at the moment?

Emergency housing motel manager described as 'hero' during fire

A fire at an emergency housing motel has resulted in one person being injured.

Fifth candidate announces bid for Rotorua mayoralty

Ben Sandford said he was focused on communities, building capacity and smart investment.

'Playing is like oxygen': The Feelers looking back at 30 years of touring

After nearly 30 years, they're still selling out shows to devoted fans.

Mark Lister: Will earnings live up to expectations?

Mark Lister says it could be a little tougher this time around.

New home loans fall by more than a third despite bank cashback wars

Interest hikes a 'hit from both ends' for first-time buyers struggling to afford a house.