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Matariki in Taupō: A time for reflection and renewal
Snow Rameka (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) explains the significance of NZ's newest public holiday
Taupō rock art collective to preserve precious taonga
The collective needs support to continue growing its kaupapa.
'It's just crazy': Petrol prices drive surge in EV ownership
A Taupō EV dealer has seen sales more than double this month.
Mental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?
Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.
Teen swims 80km across Lake Taupō and back
Caitlin O'Reilly is just the third person to complete the 80km swim.
David Beck: Freedom or freedumb? Protesters prove nothing
OPINION: Dear protesters, you can go home now, thanks.
'You don't expect a car coming through the door': Woman hit by car in shop grateful to helpers
Sue Watkins was browsing shoes when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store.
'An excellent journey': Lakes DHB staff embrace te reo classes
Lakes DHB staff participating in te reo classes are learning more than just a language.
Covid and lockdowns: How to avoid burnout in the last quarter of 2021
Experts offer advice on getting through the rest of the year unscathed.
Rotorua 'deteriorating': Group confronts council over transitional housing
A group of Rotorua residents are fighting plans to create more housing for the homeless.
'The pinnacle': Ocean Billy's Cup ticket fulfils trainer's dream
The Melbourne Cup will be raced on Tuesday, November 2
Photographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surf
Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.
Revealed: The most popular stolen vehicles and it's not what you'd expect
Find out which types of vehicles are being targeted most often by thieves.
We'll be there: Customers eager to support bakery hit by Covid scare
Uppercrust Bakery was named a location of interest.
Students ordered to isolate after leaving Auckland for Tauranga classes
The students were immediately stood down from class and told to self-isolate at home.
Lockdown Heroes: Woman makes lockdown bearable with 'next level' display
A woman in Howick has entertained her local community with great creativity.
'Rest in love': Vigil held after Rotorua child's death
'There was a heaviness over the whole town,' a neighbour says.
David Beck: Lisa Adams outstanding in her own right
COMMENT: It's time to respect Lisa for what she has achieved, regardless of her siblings.
The golden touch: How Lisa Adams achieved Paralympic dominance
The rise of Lisa Adams has been as fast as it has been impressive.
Lockdown Heroes: Green-fingered girl's budding enterprise cheers community
Darnel Eparaima and her daughter Nataria have started their own community initiative.
'Heartwarming' response to call for help from family stuck in hospital
A couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.
One dead after car and cyclist crash in Katikati
The crash was reported to police at 12.50pm.
11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River
Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
'Anti-vaxxers' under fire for holding public event
DHB advises people to get vaccination information from trusted medical professionals.
This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries
Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.
Hotel guests' cars destroyed in suspicious blaze
What started as one car fire reportedly spread to others.
David Beck: Some NRL players are simply selfish
OPINION: Covid-19 quarantine breaches defy belief.
'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.
Representation review could affect Māori ward structure
Local authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.
'It could be fatal': Mother's warning over RSV danger
A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.
'Contrary to our Catholic values': Violent school fights caught on video
Principal reveals the reason behind most of the fights.
'It's gutless': Burglars use electrician's trailer to steal $50k in gear
A Rotorua electrician has been left stressed and anxious after his workshop was robbed.
How 107-year-old Ella Wilson found her pot of gold
Ella Wilson has seen and dealt with a lot in her 107 years but sees it all as a blessing.
Gangster grill! Rival gangs give out free sausages in Rotorua
Three gangs were spotted working together for a common cause.
Mountain bikers found 15 hours after going missing
Two people were missing from Sunday evening.
Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'
Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.
'Fiercely loyal' former Silver Fern Tilly Hirst mourned
New Zealand Sports Hall of Famer Tilly Hirst has died at the age of 79.
Man pursues his stolen car then crashes into it
Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.
'Not good enough': Black Ferns captain slams rugby foul play
A player was knocked unconscious and airlifted to hospital.
'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre
The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.
Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.
What was I thinking? Credit card debt a weight on the shoulders
COMMENT: There comes a point when you realise there is no quick fix to debt.
'The P made him sick': Grieving dad wants meth off streets
Ron Gray lost his son in a car accident earlier this week. Now he wants to send a message.
$5000 reward: Stolen bulldog 'part of the family'
Two young girls have been left devastated by the theft of their beloved pet Nalah.
'Heart of gold': Tribute to man killed in Rotorua CBD crash
Jared Gray died in a car crash aged 35.
Faeces smeared on property: Youths leave business owners frustrated
"What these people are doing is wrong but ... we can't just throw them in jail."
Keeping it in the whānau: Two new dancers announced
Two more Harcourts Dancing for Hospice participants have been revealed.
Staff take refuge in safe room at Te Ngae McDonald's
A customer acting suspiciously forced staff to retreat to a safe room and call the police.
Raukura terraces represent 'young men climbing to the highest levels of knowledge'
Rotorua Boys' High School has unveiled its new terraces, Ngā Pae a Kahukura.
Critical injuries in workplace incident in Putāruru
Emergency services were notified at 12.07pm.
Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
School 'blown away' by messages of support from the Tauranga community.
'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP
A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.
One seriously injured, one critical after two-car crash near Taupō
Police were notified at 8.39am.
Revealed: When will Vegas be on our TV screens?
Vegas was filmed in Rotorua and stars an array of talented wāhine and tāne.
Shark expert's Bowentown warning: 'I personally wouldn't go swimming'
The fisherman estimated the shark was three to four metres long.
A celebration of whānau, whakapapa and whanaungatanga
Te Hui Ahurei o Ngā Uri a Atuamatua was a showcase of Te Arawa kapa haka excellence.
'I was killing myself with food': Robyn's 92kg weight loss
Sitting at 170kg, Robyn Graves was uncomfortable and unhappy. So she changed.
The fight of her life: Brave wahine toa battles stage-four cancer
Nahne Marsters has terminal cancer but refuses to give up.
High-achieving wharekura students 'walk in both worlds'
Bay of Plenty's wharekura achieved some pleasing results in NCEA scholarship exams.
Tūhourangi mourns the death of Allan Skipwith
Rotorua is farewelling a man who made great contributions to his iwi and the community.
The big one! Teen fisherman reels in great white shark
The shark was caught in the same area a woman was killed by a shark last month.
Don't forget your roots: Rotorua Girls' High School's new name
The school has also returned to its original house names.
Liquor store robbery: 'I've never seen one this bad'
Offender says "I'm sorry ... but I have to" during assault on bottle store worker.
42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.
Boulders 'bigger than a car': Quake suspected cause of landslide
A Rotorua local discovered a landslide while paddle boarding on Lake Okataina.
What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?
Teen cyclist killed in crash 'would do anything you asked of him and more'
Shocked teacher recalls a 'young person with a lot of life ahead of him'.
Man dies at Omanawa Falls
Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.
Christmas tragedy: Attack puts 21-year-old in hospital
Ben Osborne almost missed Christmas with his family after he was attacked
Eye fillet steak stolen, store damaged as butcher targeted again
Doug Jarvis Butchers has been targeted by thieves twice in the last three months.
Crazy waste: Bags of dumped crayfish a mystery
"It's pretty gutting, especially with the recreational takes being cut recently."
Do do do do: Baby great white reeled in at BOP beach
Not many people can say their first catch was a great white shark.
Stranded! Rotorua woman caught in Napier floods
Angela-Claire Gelissen had planned to get a bus back to Rotorua today.