Soaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July average
A heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.
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Whina will open hearts and minds
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Whina.
'A gift from the universe': Rotorua matriarch Lady Kuia Morrison farewelled
Despite rain and cold weather hundreds attended her tangi and nehu.
'We're angry': Sam Cane demands All Blacks backlash
He's welcoming the chance to unleash fury and make amends for the Disaster in Dunedin.
$5m funding boost for Crankworx 'reassuring'
The boost is part of a larger $8.1m package across six years
'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospital
The number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.
Whānau and friends gather to farewell Lady Kuia Morrison
Hundreds attended her tangi at Tamatekapua today.
One dead after serious crash in Taupō
Police were called about the incident about 10.35am.
Opinion: University not the only game in town
OPINION: Some advice for school students who are about to finish up
Wild weather: Slips, power outages and fallen trees, 53mm of rain in Rotorua
More than 40 warnings and watches have been issued nationwide.
'Really exciting': New $2.5m facility for health and wellbeing services
The council issued seven commercial consents last month valued at $5,312,500
Building a sustainable future: Geothermal week returns to Taupō
Geothermal week puts the spotlight on New Zealand's world-class geothermal industry.
'I was behind them all': Brian Tamaki seemingly admits organising anti-mandate protests
The Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests.
Ground above hidden Taupō supervolcano rising, sinking - study
Decades of data reveals bed of NZ's largest lake has been constantly rising and falling.
Wild weather: Aucklanders warned to delay morning commute as fierce storm hits NZ
There are more than 40 weather watches and warnings across the country.
Tauranga port's bid for $68.5m wharf extension put off to 2023
If approved the plan would take three years to complete and create hundreds of jobs.
8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospital
Coronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.
$30k up for grabs to spruce up rugby clubrooms
Between 2015-20, the number of females playing rugby increased from 17,825 to 31,035
Comment: Why I'm cancelling generational cancel culture
COMMENT: Listen up, Gen Z. I've got a message for you, you ungrateful little scamps.
Rainbow Springs: Wildlife to be rehomed by October
The permanent closure of the iconic tourist attraction will go ahead later this year.
What you need to know about this week
Things on this week that you might have missed.
Q + A: Meet relieving district commander Tim Anderson
We ask what the biggest problems are locally, advice for newbies and more.
'It's a big fish for a small child': World record for Bay of Plenty lad
'He's just happy and in his element, fishing'
Taupō Weather: Varying conditions to start July
Taupō's weather highlights for the past week.
'So exciting': Amazing journey getting real now for dance couple
Paige Poihipi-Fladkjar and Alex Evans on participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
Local Focus: No ordinary community kitchen
Fine dining on a budget for Rotorua chef's first restaurant.
Local Focus: A chef's dream
The first community kitchen of its kind in Rotorua with a five star dining experience.
Surgeries cancelled, delays widespread
Drastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.
'One of our very best has now gone': Mourning Lady Kuia Morrison
'She can rest now knowing that her mokopuna have picked up the rākau.'
Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projects
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'
Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.
Giant rainmakers: Another 'atmospheric river' is heading our way - what is it?
Scientists have learned surprising new insights about what are NZ's biggest rain-makers.