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Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.

SH2 reopened after serious Bay crashes, one dead, six in hospital
Two serious Bay crashes resulted in road closures of several hours.

'They really are a problem': Fence aims to stop destructive pest spreading
If not controlled, wallabies can cause millions of dollars in damage.

'Suspicious' fire in Tauranga and 'well-involved' Te Kaha blaze keep firefighters busy
The cause of a fire at a Mount Maunganui building is under investigation.

Dancing for Hospice: Reality TV star, pro dancers and radio host form judging panel
The panel includes two Dancing with the Stars alumni.

'Lucky to have my leg': 12yo girl fights rare, aggressive cancer
Lucia's 15-month ordeal included having leg-saving surgery using donor bone from overseas.

Roads v public transport. Why we can and should have both
OPINION: Sonya Bateson says we don't have to sacrifice one to gain the other.

Mark Lister: Two simple rules for successful share investing
Opinion: If you follow these two rules, it’s hard to go wrong.

Coffey reveals special connection to Kiri Allan on campaign trail
Coffey vows to fight for East Coast - and reveals a special connection to Kiri Allan.

Rotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations
"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."

'I feel like a little kid again': Museum guide jumps for joy at restoration news
It has been a long fight for those fiercely in favour of restoring it.

-3C! Region dips below zero as another cold weekend looms
Lovely stargazing conditions but cold.

'Just incredible': In-demand manufacturer's backlog goes from 22 to 100 weeks
Staff wanted for Rotorua export companies investing millions into equipment and expansion.

Ram raiders make 'massive mess' of shop in 90 seconds
One trips and nearly faceplants in the rush to leave the ransacked store.

Leading entertainment figure trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts
The trial is nearing the end of its 12th week after originally being set down for six.

'It’s a wicked thing to do': Second pohutukawa dying, poisoning suspected
“This is the fifth or sixth tree poisoned like this in the last few years.”

Tūrangi bed and breakfast scores national award
A bed and breakfast in Tūrangi is celebrating nabbing a national award.

All steamed up over new Māori words
Six new te reo Māori words have been revealed at NZ's steamiest industry event.

Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Taupō & Tūrangi Herald readers have their say on the week.

Young musos handed big shot at Taupō Summer Concert
A teenage Taupō band will get their big break at the Summer Concert.

Cold conditions for Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers
Cold weather hasn't stopped the sports teams and clubs of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.

Rotorua council decides fate of iconic museum building
'The last thing I want is for this building to become a black hole of spending.'

Two arrested after Rotomā and Whakatāne burglaries, one man still sought
The burglaries happened on Monday morning.

Govt offers historic teacher pay rise in $4.4 billion package
An arbitration panel recommended a 14.5 per cent increase.

Rotorua ram raid: Chocolates, gum and an empty till stolen in five-person raid
'Everything was in an absolute mess.'

Countdown Taupō: A first look at the new supermarket
Some major changes are planned for the rebuild of Countdown's Taupō Central store.

Toa Faneva: Te Pūkenga aims to listen and respond to the needs of people in the regions
OPINION: Toa Faneva of Te Pūkenga responds to Richard Cain's article on decentralisation.