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Marine precinct users in Tauranga say they feel misled by the mayor Mahe Drysdale. In a meeting in October last year, Mr Drysdale told commercial boat users that the sale of the land was a 'shit deal'… Audio

It has been five years since New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

The curator of a photo exhibition in the Hauraki town of Waihī in the North Island, hasn't come from a big city museum, in fact she hasn't even finished high school. Libby Kirkby-Mcleod reports. Audio

Coromandel communities are striking back at crime by fund-raising to install security cameras. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

In a recently released draft strategy, the government wants New Zealand to be a global creative powerhouse, with creatives better able to support themselves financially. Libby Kirkby-McLeod who is… Audio

Rotorua residents claim they've been have been spat at and abused, and have seen car windscreens smashed by emergency housing tenants from the city's motels. Such concerns are behind a resounding… Audio

Nearly 100 years of speedway racing at Western Springs is coming to an end after Auckland council voted to move it to Onehunga. But, the process to get there has been called a shambles, - with… Audio

With spring comes butterflies, right? Well this year, maybe not. Internationally, 2024 has not be a good year for butterflies and local enthusiasts say it isn't looking much better here. So what's… Audio

Tauranga is the latest city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

Forest and Bird says the Department of Conservation doesn't have enough money to deal with contamination on Crown land. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

A 12-gauge shotgun cartridge is the latest non-recyclable item to turn up at a Waikato recycling facility and the Waipa District Council says it's sheer luck it didn't explode. Waikato reporter Libby… Audio

Tauranga City will soon have a mayor and councillors again when voting in the local body election closes at midday Saturday. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

A new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the… Audio

Voting papers will start going out this weekend to residents of Tauranga for the city's first local body election in nearly five years. Last night, four of the mayoral candidates faced off in a debate… Audio

Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio

New Zealand's first female to win the top prize for an apprentice plumber wants to see more women encouraged to join the profession. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

It is the first election in Tauranga in nearly five years, after the last council was sacked in February 2021 and replaced with commissioners. Libby Kirkby-McLeod talked to locals from across the city… Audio

The future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

For the first time in decades, the critically threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity - at a new centre especially set up for the task. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio