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Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
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He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
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Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend
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Supercars drivers revving up for ITM Taupō Super440
The driver with the most points on race weekend claims the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy.
Lifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentence
A jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
The visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.
Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.
Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track
Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Gotta catch ‘em all: Suspect caught after Pokémon card heist
The alleged suspect took $2200 worth of trading cards.
‘Hungry for customers’: New way for public to have their say planned
Council chief executive wants 'customers' at the centre of the organisation's thinking.
Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis
Travis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.
Mother jailed for live-streamed crash causing baby’s brain injury
Her 12-week-old baby suffered severe brain damage in the accident.
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction
Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
What it’s like playing one of the toughest golf courses in the country
The course near Taupō is not that intimidating, just challenging.
Councillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth time
Anna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.
Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen
The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.
Have you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flight
She was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare.
Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Long-serving councillor admits to drink-driving
Anna Park failed a compulsory breath test in November.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.