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Taunton planning decisions: July 17-24, 2026

Here are the latest planning decisions made in and around Taunton by Somerset Council.

Road blocked, serious crash, Puketapu

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked Puketapu Road where it intersects with Springfield Road.

Auckland.Scoop » Winning Locations Of Last Night’s Lotto Draw

Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand

Ron Mark says he thought he was done with politics before he was asked again to run - 02-Aug-2026 - NZ Politics news

Ron Mark says he thought he was done with politics before he was asked again to run

NZ First announces Ron Mark’s return, unveils policy to tackle country’s ‘massively declining birthrate’

Winston Peters announces Ron Mark’s return to New Zealand First as a candidate for Wairarapa, introduces ‘Kiwi Kids Grant’ to get New Zealanders…

?I have chosen to forgive him’: Grieving dad says drunk driver has burden to carry

Geramy Pascua had been drinking whisky before the fatal crash that killed his friend.

Thousands feel strong 5.7 earthquake near Te Araroa

GeoNet classified the shaking as strong.

New independent business takes over much-loved former Taunton shop premises

New family-run business has opened at the former Peaches premises on Bath Place

Netflix finally adding all episodes of ‘phenomenal’ horror series and spin-offs

A new Netflix deal makes the popular world-famous franchise more accessible than ever

OUSA Exec Quarterly Reports: Round Two

Time sure does fly when you’re having fun – how can it be quarterly report time already? In order for the OUSA Exec to get paid their honorarium…

Issue 17, 2026 | Critic Te Ārohi

New Zealand: Magnitude 5.9 tremor hits east coast of North Island

A magnitude 5.9 struck off the east coast of New Zealand

A woman in yellow and other clues which could solve Diane's murder

Diane Sindall was murdered in 1986. In a special report, the ECHO breaks down the information which could hold the key to solving the case

#Clip: My Final Word: Did NZ Police Spy on Helen Steel?

This week, Martyn highlights a story he believes deserves far more attention. Following an investigation by The Guardian, questions have...

#Clip: 1 on 1 in 10: Sean Ackland on the Left’s Path to Victory in Election 2026

Can the political left still win Election 2026, or has the Coalition Government fundamentally changed New Zealand politics? In this...

SunLive - New Zealand String Quartet at Tauranga Art Gallery - The Bay's News First

New Zealand String Quartet at Tauranga Art Gallery

Letters to the Editor

The Santa Cruz Sentinel’s Letters to the Editor for Aug. 1, 2026.

SunLive - Travel the globe via local concert - The Bay's News First

Travel the globe via local concert