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Power restored to all but a few in Rotorua and Taupō
More than 9000 households were initially without power on Tuesday.
Blacks Caps v England: Teams honour storm victims, London fan makes epic journey to Tauranga
Excited spectators poured into Bay Oval for the day-night test.
'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first home
Liam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.
Please donate: How you can help victims of Cyclone Gabrielle - NZ Herald/NZME team up with Red Cross
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Lakes Trust boss going to job at Tari Taiwhenua
Karen Vercoe has extensive experience in governance and working for her hapu and iwi.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Popular science and design fair back again
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Get those thinking caps on for next mahi.
'Being Maori is the coolest thing in the world': Kaihaka has haka in her blood
"Whakapapa is very important to our whanau; it grounds us in our identity."
Fitting tale as Ngai Te Arawa head into Matatini
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tamatekapua is famous for his skill, agility and boldness.
Firefighter injured in Muriwai landslide dies; Brace for more deaths, says PM; Power back to parts of Piha
Napier could be without power for up to two weeks.
Watch: Boomfa! Security guard smashes streaker in epic takedown at Black Caps game
He invaded the pitch during play. Then a security guard handed out instant karma.
Whakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council told
How close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Photos show widespread destruction
Cyclone Gabrielle has slammed the North Island causing destruction around the region.
Live: 'Leave immediately' - part of Hawke's Bay urged to evacuate; new storm warning as death toll rises; Looters raid flood-stricken areas
A young Hawke's Bay child is among the victims of the devastating cyclone.
More Taupō roads re-open and power restored
Most roads in the Taupō District are now open.
Cyclone Gabrielle shows how real the threat from climate change is
OPINION: The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle are utterly devastating.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua
"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Rotorua, BoP and Taupō
The watch was issued this morning.
Doing business in Taupō is something to celebrate
The countdown to 2023's Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards is about to begin.
‘Trees coming down all over the place’: Woman suffers serious spinal injuries as tree crushes car
A woman is in a serious condition after the car she was driving was hit by a falling tree.
'Breakdown of society' a barrier for young people getting jobs, educations
Social media and fewer face-to-face connections are also barriers faced by young adults.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightly
The Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.
Ride is over for top Kiwi jockey hurt in accident
Popular jockey Michael Walker has conceded his career in the saddle is over.
Lakeside line up announced: Iconic event alcohol-free this year
It's just over three weeks until Lakeside is back in Rotorua - the milestone 25th concert.
'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemetery
One woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Kiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te Puke
Kiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.
Taupō cycle trails 'smashed' by Cyclone Gabrielle
Mountain bike trails around Taupō have been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Vital' events aim to ensure homeless community counted in census
The events are part of a strategy to get better census engagement this year.
Mauri stone ceremony for new mental health inpatient facility in Rotorua
The mauri stone was found on site during the earthworks which began in November 2022.
'Utter devastation' of forestry areas hampers power companies
Thousands of people will have to make do without power in southern Lake Taupō communities.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Most households reconnected to power in Rotorua
Rotorua woke to fallen trees, school closures, a burst water main, power outages.
Slips, power outages but Eastern Bay dodges cyclone bullet
Acting mayor proud of the Whakatāne District Council’s response.