New industrial park announced will address city growth, but no 'concrete jungle'
The Māori land near Waipā has recently been cleared of forestry and stage one is underway.
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East Coast MP Kiri Allan says her community was in "anguish and fear".
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Police urged motorists to take extra care on our roads.
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PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
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Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
'They have listened': Cancer patient pleased law change won't hit drug imports
The Health Minister welcomed proposed changes to allow prescription meds to be imported.
Man critical after alleged stabbing at Rotorua motel
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Life skills on the lake: A 10-year mission to keep kids too busy for 'stupid stuff'
Jason Grant teaches youth the importance of looking after the environment and life skills
Gang leader killed: 50 extra police sent to Ōpōtiki ahead of funeral
'We’re taking due precautions to have the resources in the right place if they’re needed.'
Latest in luxury: The spa promising to 'shock the Southern Hemisphere'
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Letters to the editor: Change at grassroots level needed to address crime
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Blew my socks off': Entertainment figure gave drugs to woman during 'affair', jury told
Witness: 'I was out the gate. I couldn't control myself.'
Ōpōtiki death: Closed schools a 'shocking illustration' of lawlessness - National
National said the situation was a result of Labour 'having no plan to deal with gangs'.
Mongrel Mob homicide: Police seeking info on burnt-out vehicle ahead of funeral
The burnt-out vehicle was located on Sunday morning on Waiotahe Valley Rd.
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The non-smoker had no symptoms when she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Bay buses to be free for anyone 18 or under from next month
Regional councillors were divided over which option to select.
Zoe Hunter: Stress and the 'state of the world' is no excuse to abuse city workers
Giving negative feedback is one thing. Outright abuse is quite different.
Subscriber views: Kiwis moving to Australia should beware 'rose-tinted glasses'
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
'Grow the game': Youth worker dreams of coaching boxing at Olympics - and beyond
'Miracles happen in the present and if you’re not present you can’t expect the miracles.'
'Don’t make us invisible': Plans to scrap Māori Health Authority under fire
Health providers are upset at National's policy plans to abolish the organisation.
One hour, two ram raids, two businesses burgled
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Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand
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'Excellently executed': Famous Agatha Christie whodunnit comes to Shambles Theatre
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Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping
Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.
Patchell Group's call to enter the 'business party of the year'
'Rotorua’s business party of the year'