
New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.
A law change will enable other contact options to be used on campaign advertising.
An investigation was launched following the incident.
But not everyone got to reap the rewards of the long weekend.
A new era for the Black Ferns started on a sodden and ultimately successful note.
The outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.
Emergency services were called just after 11am.
OPINION: Radio was the only home entertainment in most New Zealand homes until TV.
New titles and customer confidence in going out is helping put bums on seats.
"We're finding it harder to find enough food ... there's not much food around."
Firefighters were called to the Mount Maunganui house about 4pm on Friday.
Declan Jones wanted a tattoo to represent his home back in England.
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Pete Chandler said Health NZ would address inequity and the Bay's growing population.
OPINION: Kiwi teenagers are preferring e-cigarettes over smoked tobacco
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.
A number of advance voting places will open ahead of election day on June 18.
'He took a number of punches to the face.'
Meth originating in Iran was found in a container of grease pails at Tauranga Port.
OPINION: We're known for our hospitality, but these Aussie imports are not welcome.
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OPINION: Special moments outweigh the guilt of stay at home parenting.
Bay businesses have their fingers crossed for good weather but rain won't stop the fun.
'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
Staff have been treated in the emergency department after being assaulted by patients.
Three separate incidents involved three victims.
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But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.
Barry Anderson said he would be a 'dead duck' without its services.
Last year new kerbside collection charges affected 80 per cent of Kleana Bins' turnover.