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The permits come into effect on October 1.

A drone captured over 450 Tauranga students forming Christ the Redeemer on a field.

Select committee 'disappointed with NZTA’s conduct' during its community engagement.

The man was left with broken bones, a split liver and a permanent limp.

The progress count covers about 90% of papers and excludes special votes.

He faces two wilful damage charges and is due in court on October 30.

The Karangahake Gorge will close for daytime rock removal from October 12-16.

Minister says more analysis is needed before Cabinet makes final decisions post-election.

Councils have made plans early to monitor and mitigate El Niño conditions.

Some boulders will be reused at Ōpōtiki’s jetty; others will be moved.

Remi needs round-the-clock care, but her family receives less than $10,000 a year.

The club rebuilt its senior football teams from Tuesday-night social kickabouts.

The walks aim to raise awareness of greyhound adoption after racing ends.

The plan would guide growth but would not rezone land or approve building.

Flush median will stay and the possibility of traffic lights is still on the table.

Selling a minority stake one day is an option being explored.

Police say no injuries had been reported.

Whakatāne residents can have their say on a proposed four-council water CCO.

New capital will be used to deliver new contracts to the UK, Ukraine, NZ and Canada.

The council has committed to enacting 10 recommendations for organisational change.

NZ Avocado chief Brad Siebert says export demand remains strong.

Three returning All Blacks will boost the Bay of Plenty Steamers' playoff push.

Kai Now initiative has provided more than 8000 meals since August.

Family, friends and a community of car lovers are remembering them.

Club members say the reopening marks a step towards normality after eight months.

The report found failures in wound, pain, nutrition and end-of-life care.

'Containment is no longer realistically achievable' when it comes to one invasive species.

After years of unusually low rates, bonds are becoming useful again.

Mayor David Moore backs delay until water reform direction is clear.