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Councillors vote down arts and events cost-cutting proposals, save four jobs
Deliberations on the draft Annual Plan have begun, and some proposals have been scrapped.

Arrests over Whakatāne man's death
The charges include kidnapping and aggravated robbery.

‘Intention to open’ Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields this season as $81.6m debt revealed
Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing: administrators.

Entertainment figure trial: Complainant tells of white powder, sexual advance and secrecy
'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.

'Drama higher than their heels': Gowns and Geysers season 2 is here
'This season is 1000 per cent more extravagant than the first.'

'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.

From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime
Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.

Planting, partying and pest control for Greening Taupō Day 2023
This year's Greening Taupō Day saw thousands of new trees planted in the town.

Taupō Thumbs up & Down
Good Samaritans and perplexing petrol prices feature in this week's thumbs column.

Opinion: Rotorua cricket celebrates successes at annual prizegiving
Opinion: Accolades and applause at Rotorua cricket prizegiving.

Warm yourself up with chicken and farfalle soup
Chicken and farfalle soup — it's a hug in a bowl.

Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute
One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.

'Loud bang': Rotorua dairy targeted in early-morning ram raid
'I just feel so sorry for the owners,' a resident said.

'Loophole' fuelling country's youth vaping epidemic
'We have far too many Specialist Vape Retailers in New Zealand.'

Rape trial: Man used fake names on Facebook, Snapchat to meet teens, jury told
He has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two complainants.

Young, autistic singer inspired to continue famous uncle's musical legacy
He shares how he is overcoming challenges and finding solace in his passion.

Big brown trout nets top DoC prize
The winner of this year's DoC Taupō fishing licence competition has been announced.

Greening Taupō Day 2023
More than 1,000 students from local schools helped to plant trees in Taupō's Crown Park as part of the big day.

How do we get the balance right between housing and heritage?
A form of urban intensification will still play a role in New Zealand’s planning.

Wet weather woes continue
May was another record breaker for all the wrong reasons in Taupō.

Hundreds of lightning strikes in Coromandel, orange warning in place
The region has already been hit with a lot of rain.

From lockdown to spotlight: Self-taught teen artist holds debut exhibition
At just 17, Taupō artist Jay Aplin is holding his first exhibition.

Rotorua's record rainfall confirmed. Are you surprised?
Last month was the wettest May on record since records began in the 1960s. Surprised?

'Unhelpful' and 'inflexible': Early childhood leaders slam new subsidy rules
'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'

'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.

Local Focus: Transforming Rotorua into a tech hub
Rotorua’s reputation as a technology hub is attracting professionals to the region.

Sonya Bateson: Bilingual signs issue an opportunity to recalibrate on racism
Opinion: Each of us will have our own thresholds for perceiving what is offensive.

How some Kiwis have saved $425m by doing one simple thing
One woman saved more than $7K in three years. Plus common money mistakes revealed.

Vicar with a difference honoured for bringing joy
Rotorua's Reverend Tom Poata has been acknowledged.