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Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand

30 August 2025

Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand

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Thames-Coromandel residents, bach owners, hunters, trampers and campers are being asked to keep an eye out for a missing man
	30 Aug: Thames-Coromandel residents, bach owners, hunters, trampers and campers are being asked to keep an eye out for a missing man... more

A teenager has been charged with murder, after the death of a man on Trigg Avenue in Rotorua last Wednesday
	29 Aug: A teenager has been charged with murder, after the death of a man on Trigg Avenue in Rotorua last Wednesday... more

???1;A balance for Police to manage - as they continue the hunt for Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children
	29 Aug: ???1;A balance for Police to manage - as they continue the hunt for Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children... more

NZ police release CCTV footage believed to show fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children
	29 Aug: New Zealand father Tom Philips disappeared into the rugged wilderness just before Christmas 2021 with his three children.... more

Firearms heading for the black market have been targeted by police in an operation centred in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
	29 Aug: Firearms heading for the black market have been targeted by police in an operation centred in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne... more

In netball's ANZ Premiership, the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have announced the departure of midcourter Reeghan de Bono
	28 Aug: In netball's ANZ Premiership, the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have announced the departure of midcourter Reeghan de Bono... more

Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency
	28 Aug: Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency... more

Gisborne Police have charged a woman with assault as enquiries continue into the death of a man in Mangapapa yesterday
	27 Aug: Gisborne Police have charged a woman with assault as enquiries continue into the death of a man in Mangapapa yesterday... more

A mobility scooter rider's been taken to hospital after crashing off the road and into the water in Tauranga
	25 Aug: A mobility scooter rider's been taken to hospital after crashing off the road and into the water in Tauranga... more

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Most Popular Recent Upper North Island News

04 Aug: A woman's reappearing in court tomorrow - charged with neglect after a two-year-old was discovered hidden inside a suitcase in a bus luggage-compartment +++++++++++++++++++

24 Aug: An Air New Zealand flight between Auckland and Blenheim had to be diverted to New Plymouth, today because of an electrical issue on board +++++++++++++++++

02 Aug: Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth +++++++++++++++

08 Aug: Two Northland high schools have been forced to make some students learn from home because of teacher shortages +++++++++++++++

03 Aug: A second half surge has propelled Bay of Plenty to a 37-7 thumping of Tasman in their NPC match in Tauranga ++++++++++++++

14 Aug: A man's been found guilty of murdering two people at a 21st birthday in Gisborne - in March last year +++++++++++++

01 Aug: Northland boxer Mea Motu's looking forward to showing off her renewed strength and power ... when she enters the ring tonight for the first time in the super featherweight division +++++++++++++

Upper North Island NewsLinks

29 Aug: Weekend weather: winter to end with thunderstorms, 'significant' wind gusts (RadioNZ)

29 Aug: Weather: a windy, cold start to the weekend (RadioNZ)

28 Aug: Metservice warns of wet, windy weather for new zealand (NewstalkZB)

24 Aug: Hail so thick it looks like snow hits upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)

13 Aug: Gallagher security appoints sean pathak to lead upper north island (ITBrief)

11 Jul: Live: residents urged to evacuate to higher ground amid ‘unprecedented’ rainfall (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Jun: Forecast suggests best chance of seeing matariki stars on east coast (RadioNZ)

31 May: North and south korea are in an underground war - kim jong un might now be winning (BBCWorld)

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Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand 9:27

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Rugby League:
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Rugby:
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International:
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Warriors coach Andrew Webster has called out his side's lack of concentration after a 26-22 defeat by the Eels at Mt Smart 7:57

Law and Order:
Thames-Coromandel residents, bach owners, hunters, trampers and campers are being asked to keep an eye out for a missing man 7:47

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