'A win for Tarawera': Sewerage connection cost lowered to $36k per household
An additional $4.685m has been committed to the scheme by the Government and two councils.
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One man is charged with manslaughter, and another with being an accessory after the fact.
Greystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prize
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Amelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower title
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Former MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seat
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Rocket Lab launches 67th rocket, prepares for next in 48 hours
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$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washout
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'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MP
The decision came this morning via a statement.
'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapū
The decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.
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Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland
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Hawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%
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Geothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP town
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Halter CEO's inside secrets to raising capital
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Northland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship
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Matcha ‘obsession’ drinks tea farms dry
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Market close: Fonterra leads NZ sharemarket rise
The NZX 50 rose by 0.15% to 12,480.05 as Fonterra performed strongly.