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How Whakatāne Mill opened the door for local industry

OPINION: It's time to shake things up a bit and take inspiration from the old days.

Letters: Government calling supermarkets greedy is hypocrisy

Our readers have their say.

'Don't waste a life': Mum of teen skin cancer victim welcomes new sunblock law

Todd Muller's Sunscreen (Product Safety Standards) Bill has been passed by Parliament.

Taking stock: Why are some supermarket shelves empty?

Staffing and supply issues mean shoppers face difficulties buying grocery basics.

Ōpōtiki mayor 'excited' to see voter numbers on the rise

Mayor Lyn Riesterer says the increase in voters indicates population growth.

Barry Howe breached council's code of conduct, investigation reveals

Mayor Lyn Riesterer withdrew her complaint at the beginning of council meeting.

Simon Bridges: NZ's cost of living crisis and what we can do about it

OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, New Zealanders deserve relief, says Simon Bridges.

No Covid? Get to court: Judge gives warning to accused crims

Don't go using the pandemic as an excuse, a judge has warned.

'Great resignation', Covid fatigue hitting public organisation

Council-controlled organisations reveal financial performance.

'Extensive': Scale of Lake Rotorua toxic algal bloom prompts warning

A health warning has been issued for anyone using the lake.

Watching grass grow: Pensioner's wait for berm trim

The grass is a metre high in places, but the council says it's the resident's job.

Premium debate: Automation seen as answer to picker shortage

Our Premium subscribers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: It's time we grasped the housing nettle

OPINION: The latest CoreLogic property report provides no reprieve for first-home buyers

TikTok trend prompts warning over potential death

It might be time for parents to create a TikTok account - here's why.

Delighted! Mayors welcome mill expansion a year after potential closure

Mayors tell us what the mill's expansion means for their communities.

Firearms incident on same day as Taupō motel death

Police have released more information about a homicide investigation in Taupō.