'Gone to Aussie': Infrastructure workers ditch NZ for more money, year-round work
"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."
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How Govt's Ruapehu lifeline curdled to a horrible hash of bad debt and new Crown spending
OPINION: How the Crown came to write cheque after cheque for Mt Ruapehu's ski fields.
Tangled web of privilege and power plays out on screen
REVIEW: Christian leaders trap a pool boy in an affair in this incredible but true story.
Taupō club and sports results
Cold mornings weren't enough to stop Taupō and Tūrangi's sports teams this week.
Taupō man appears in court accused of murder
Defendant has been remanded in custody.
Arrests made following alleged attempted robbery in Taupō
Police have arrested four men, four weeks after an alleged aggravated robbery in Taupō.
Early intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problems
A Taupō woman is urging people to get their eyes checked.
From sparkling gowns to bin bags and gloves, Rotorua beauty queens muck in to clean the maunga
The organiser is hoping to educate the importance of proper waste disposal.
'David vs Goliath': Small kura up against big schools in hockey nationals
History will be created this week.
Summer's coming: L.A.B announce Tauranga show
The band will also perform in Nelson.
Sublime with Rome announce New Zealand summer tour
They'll be making seven stops across New Zealand.
'Unfettered destruction': Joint iwi effort aims to rid the whenua of hungry wallabies
Eight Rotorua iwi aim to bring back birdsong by training 13 men and women in pest control.
No. 15! Carrington cruises to another world title
The Kiwi great has done it again.
'Absolute force': Live storytelling event honours late founder's legacy
As event honours Dawn Picken, her close friend shares a cruel twist in her own life.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on Labour’s broken promises
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'
Four women were victimised by the defendant.
'Landlords have left the industry': City's rental listings plummet
Fears mum-and-dad investors are being 'squeezed out'.
50 years, one hotel: Audrey Savage celebrates her time at Rydges
'I enjoyed it. So I stayed.'
US sharemarket slump: Markets suffering from August anxiety - Mark Lister
OPINION: Mark Lister says August is typically one of the weaker months for US shares.
Potential for contamination causing harbour project hold-up
No action has been seen at the site for more than a year.
'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippers
Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.
'Happy with her life': 109-year-old dies peacefully at home
Much-loved grandmother died peacefully in her rest home last week
Schoolgirl bus stop bashing: Security firm's service cut weeks before bloody attack
It comes as Rotorua's mayor calls on the Government to give the city more police.
Rotorua rainbow community celebrates first pride festival
The festival is run by Rotorua Chamber of Pride.
Double resignation from Murupara Community Board
Nominations are now open for the two extraordinary vacancies.
'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises
"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."
A creamy curry without the bad stuff
Olivia Moore conjures up a silky, creamy, healthy curry option.
Out of options: No funded treatments for brain tumour patient
Stacey's plight comes after an important funded drug is no longer available.
How snow on Mt Ruapehu will change in future
“It’s going to be essential that we keep warming below 2C.”
‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during Covid
Health and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.
'The buggers': Visitor gutted after car stolen, dumped — then stolen again
Not only is the car gone, but 'irreplaceable' photos have also been lost.
Premium Debate: More subscriber reactions to Liam Dann’s ‘mojo’ column
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist
"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."
'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on camera
Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.