Rotorua Museum holds prisoner of war's never seen work
After escaping twice from WWII prisoner of war camps, Bakkenes settled in Rotorua.
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Stunning new image from space of Mt Ruapehu
The photo was taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
School holiday forecast: Rain, wind and snow as winter returns for term break
MetService warns the heaviest rain is likely to affect Auckland and Coromandel.
Luke Kirkness: Decision to end school consent and healthy relationships programme wrong
OPINION: Sexual harm is a major issue in young people's lives.
Sunk, singed and sidelined: Tour operator sails through tough times
It's been a rough ride for a fledgling tour operator hit by fire and pandemic.
Taupō group's little flick snags big win
A small team of Taupō filmmakers have taken the honours in the BOP 48 Hour Film Project.
Push to shift 20pc of commuters from cars to public transport in 10 years
BOPRC will decide today whether to adopt a regional transport plan with an ambitious goal.
Gang leaders appeal jail terms for drug dealing ring that used 'Mafia-like tactics'
Two men jailed for large-scale drug offending have appealed their sentences.
'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagement
A 'very on-brand proposal' was announced in an Instagram post.
Startling insight: New study reveals what and who are driving ram-raid crimes
The young people in the study ranged from 10 to 18 years old.
'No time to think': Dairy worker assaulted in morning robbery speaks out
The robbery and assault took place in the span of about one and a half minutes.
Person killed in Bay of Plenty crash
Broadlands Rd is closed in both directions while emergency services respond.
Councillor candidates on debt, closed door meetings and more
Hot topics included housing, council spending and structure.
Mourea shooting: Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies
Police say they are working to piece together the events that led to her death.
Robo-Magpie! Rotorua Airport to trial robotic magpie to deter birds
If adopted, Rotorua will become the first airport in the Southern Hemisphere to use it.
Subscribers weigh in on 'Where's the post-pandemic party?'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Appalling state of affairs': More people living in emergency housing for longer
The average stay in 2018 was three weeks, but that's now more than 20 weeks.
'These people have no respect': Mayoral hopeful's face cut out of sign
The man at the centre of it jokes it could be a tourist photo opportunity.
New airport means new parking charges
Free parking at Taupō Airport will soon be a thing of the past.
Crispian Stewart: If you want to get fit, here's a great (free) place to start
In this week's wrap: Community fitness, rugby selections and local cricket news.
Steamers' sights on top of table in midweek clash
The Steamers' playing squad will have a handful of changes.
Enhancing the habitat: Thousands of trees to be planted at Mangakino
Native species will create habitats for birds and insects.
Chatting and problem-solving: The free mental health service anyone can use
One patient said the difference it had made in his life had been like "chalk and cheese".
The wonderful art of printmaking on display
Artists share their love of printmaking at Taupō Museum.
'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman critical
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.
Local Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hub
Rotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.
'Disservice to our young people': Consent and relationships programme funding axed
One health teacher has described the ACC decision as 'disappointing and frustrating'.
Armed police block roads after multiple police cars hit by car in Taupo
Three police cars were hit before the vehicle's occupants fled in it on SH1
'Great sadness': Funeral for man hit by car in city to be held today
Richard Martin suffered critical injuries in the crash, and died six days later.
Coastguard safety training back on course
Safety training for skippers is back on the agenda in Taupō.
Police say dairy staff member assaulted during robbery
Four offenders went into the store on Gibson St about 7.30am.
9809 Covid cases in last week, 54 virus-linked deaths including a child
Wastewater results suggest not all cases in Auckland and Wellington are reported.