Where is Pikachu? Thief's 'bizarre' act with giant soft toy
The giant Pikachu was the biggest ticket item at Motion Entertainment's Timezone.
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New dog area for Animal Care Tūrangi as number of animals nears 'crisis level'
Animal Care Tūrangi was able to adopt out 28 animals in June to avoid being overwhelmed.
Warnings of deluges, thunderstorms as wild weather bears down
The forecast is not looking great heading into the school holidays.
Watch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crash
The much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.
Magic pay tribute to departing stalwart Sam Winders
She rounded out the 2022 ANZ Premiership having played 123 games for the Magic.
Date set for iconic mountain bike festival's return to Rotorua
Crankworx has brought millions of dollars to the local economy in previous years.
'He will surprise people': Special moment as Macken takes Tai Mitchell field
The 13-year-old has only partly formed arms.
'Concerning': Second wave of Omicron starting, more elderly getting infected
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says boosters, vaccinations and masks would make an impact.
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō hard to miss in new caravan
The new caravan is the product of a joint effort by local individuals and organisations.
Council faces tough decision on Better Off Funding
Applying for the funding does not mean the council agrees with the Three Waters reforms.
Three Waters: 'Like trying to design an aeroplane while they're flying it'
Three Waters: Taupō agrees for the need to change but says the proposed model is flawed.
'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking toll
Seasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.
'Get up and do things': Advice from a 90-year-old good sort
Tips on leading a meaningful retirement from 90-year-old Taupō volunteer.
Supper Club tally thrills organisers, but who won the car?
The wallets have opened and sick children coming to stay in Rotorua will benefit.
Mud, steam, water erupt on Rotorua road - quenching to begin if no bore link found
Footage shows steam and mud coming up in the gardened median strip.
Named: Woman who abused, neglected and bashed her child to death
The woman abandoned her bid for continued name suppression.
'Start of a second wave': Covid cases surge past 10,000
Past fortnight has seen a 'significant increase' in Covid cases and the flu.
Council surplus grows to $10.3m
The council says it's on track to be within $1.5m of budget at year-end.
Kids to benefit from new music fund
Donations made to the fund will be managed by the Geyser Community Foundation
Intense rain, thunderstorms, gales as 'plume of moisture' heads for NZ
Rain is forecast across the entire country, with heavy falls in the north and west.
Bowel cancer is no joke says Kiwi entertainer and funny man
Howie Morrison Junior's plea to Māori and Pacific whānau to get checked.
The Prem Debate: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Dry July and giving up booze.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: talk to teens about drinking
OPINION: We must keep talking to our teenagers. Life does not deliver us a Plan B.
Fancy footwork feat: Dance couple practice hard for showtime
Desire to help organisation that does so much for others behind fundraising efforts.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
Weather: Brrrrr-ace for more chill
Cold air is expected to spread northwards, heading into the July school holiday.
Boarders wanted: Interest in girls' high's new hostel rises
Interest is growing in what will be the first state boarding school for girls in the Bay.
P-addicted burglar jailed for stealing from a charity and residential crime
Innocent members of the public, including a charity, were ripped off by Joshua Taylor.
The city where rents are set to 'tumble': Changing market shifts power to tenants
Rental market shifts are putting more power in tenants' hands.
July Gardening Guide: Tips for a fresh supply of produce
July is a good time to plant your garlic, strawberries and onion seedlings
Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety
Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.
Omicron outbreak: NZ could be back in red within weeks - expert
There are 9629 new community cases of Covid-19, up by more than 3000 from yesterday.
Rotorua Museum minimum estimated shortfall grows to $18m in public report
In April, the estimated minimum shortfall was $15 million.