Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029
The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts SH20 Maioro St on-ramp, delays for drivers
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No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins
Gisborne and Hastings are making the most of their sunny start to the summer season, with temperatures expected…
Air New Zealand expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening
“Customers travelling today should continue to check the Air NZ app or website for the latest information on…
Mount Maunganui rāhui in place for one week following man’s death
It extends from the ocean opposite Clyde St on the western side through to the ocean opposite the…
Tauranga’s Hairini Bridge undergoes seismic checks for 15th Ave project
Tauranga City Council senior project manager Chris Farnsworth said the early contractor involvement model allowed for better cost…
Christmas without food and presents? More families struggling, expected to go without
“I only put it there so the kids see it’s a Christmas tree because sometimes we have a…
Christopher Luxon expected to meet Malaysian Prime Minister, not concerned about differences over Palestine state recognition
In September, Malaysia said the recognition of the State of Palestine “should not be subject to any preconditions”…
Severe weather watches upgraded to warnings as Labour Day storm nears
The West Coast was cut off this week following closures on State Highways due to damage from the…
Thousands expected to attempt Guinness World Record for sand sculpture building in Ruakākā
“We’re doing it this weekend because our young people have been learning about healthy oceans and schools, and…
Inflation expected to hit top end of Reserve Bank target band
But there is widespread agreement that this will represent a peak in this latest cycle of inflation, allowing…