Twenty-five years ago, a littleknown farm outside Matamata became Middle-earth. Now Waikato is trying to turn that movie magic into something bigger. Hobbiton remains the region’s most famous connection to Hollywood, but beyond the green...
Taupō District Council is working on a way to ringfence the Taupō Electricity Limited Fund so other councils can’t access the cash if amalgamation goes ahead. The TEL fund originated from the sale of council-owned Taupō Electricity...
Electric motorcycle manufacturer FTN Motion has had a growth spurt since moving to Hamilton from Wellington two years ago. It launched in Australia last year, recently unveiled a new and faster model, upgraded its original bike the...
Weaving past ancient human remains isn’t what people expect on a trip up Coromandel’s State Highway 25. It’s a real possibility, however, as about 10 graves from the historic Tararu Cemetery in Thames are “at risk” of slipping on to the road...