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Rape trial: Kiwi musician witness tells jury he confronted 'sex addict' defendant
'Bro, I have heard a couple of things, I’ve seen some things, we need to talk.'

Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.

Premium Debate: Take vapes, cigarettes, alcohol out of dairies
Premium subscribers have their say.

Weather warning: Thunder, hailstorms ahead of severe gales across country
A cold, unstable sub-antarctic blast will bring gusts up to 90km/h and heavy showers.

New $14 million trades training centre blessed and named
The centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.

Kiri Allan confirms break-up, returns to Parliament after mental health break
'I’ve never had any allegations put to me that I’ve had to deal with on a staffing front'.

Native trees face chop due to flight path concerns
An aerial battle between humans and trees is likely to see botanic garden trees chopped.

Have you checked? Winning Lotto tickets sold in Bay of Plenty
Twenty-five players won with Lotto Second Division nationwide.

Rates rise could end up 'pricing the middle class out of Rotorua'
Councillor speaks out over rates decision.

Opinion: Ruapehu skifields set to open this weekend
The ski season is a big part of the culture of the central North Island.

'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trial
Crime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.

Kiri Allan on mental health leave after 'hitting the wall'; PM faces questions, admits 'issues raised'
The report refers to matters from over a year ago.

'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a song
Ella Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.

Opinon: A red and black weekend as Whaka dominate
Opinion: It was a red and black weekend in Rotorua, Ngongotāha and Hamilton.

'Bought her Chanel': Ex-friend gives details of affair in entertainment figure trial
Crown witness says the complainant, a former friend, never mentioned sexual assault, rape.

Growing success: Ten years of Greening Taupō
100 planting days, 4,000 volunteers, 220,000 plants; a busy 10 years for Greening Taupō.

Terrible trolley thieves and outstanding orthopaedic surgeons
People from around the Taupō district have their say in Thumbs up and Thumbs down.

Kidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatment
Sector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.

Low-level crimes are never low-level to the victims
OPINION: Criminals don't hit the big time at the start. They work their way up.

‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuse
All Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.

Bay jewellers damaged in attempted burglary
'Senseless' break-in causes thousands in damage.

'Failures' and 'deficiencies': Security company and director guilty of misconduct
'He is not suitable to be the managing director and sole officer of a security company'.

Broken leg no barrier for talented gymnast
A 14-year-old Taupō gymnast is making a comeback from injury at a national event.

'We need it': Top five luckiest Lotto stores revealed
Powerball has jackpotted to $33 million for tonight's draw.

'Thanks for sticking with us, we are set to open': Embattled Ruapehu ski operator says after Govt loan
RAL makes statement after Govt offered $5 million loan to ensure ski season goes ahead.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts funding: What political parties say
Parties across Parliament seem to agree funding is not a great look, but needed to happen.

Taupō rowers get an eight for the lake
Junior rowing in Taupō has received a boost thanks to the loan of an eight-seater.

New Zealand’s state highway pothole plague pitiful, subscribers say
Subscribers share their views on the state of the nation's roads.