Govt frees up masks, RATs; 11,382 cases today, child dies with virus
An estimated 400,000 people will now be eligible for anti-viral drugs.
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Live: Fresh storm warning - deluges, gales to slam top of NZ, tide flood threat
New gale, rain and road snow alerts are in place from Northland to central North Island.
Māori names favoured over developers but some councillors disagree
Five private roads in five new subdivisions in the Bay of Plenty need names approved.
SH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.
The Prem Debate: Money wasted on useless PR
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say
Comment: Free speech won public acceptance for gays and lesbians
OPINION: We must tolerate the ideas of others, even if we think they're bad or hurtful
Samantha Motion: Pokies plague creates ethical dilemma for communities
OPINION: There's no shortage of shocking statistics when it comes to pokies in NZ.
$8.1m funding boost for Crankworx a 'game-changer'
The six-year funding includes $5.1m for Crankworx Rotorua and $3m for a summer series.
'We're getting older and living longer': Age Concern shakes things up
Age Concern has a new logo, but still aims to help older Kiwis live their best lives.
Taupō's own romantic comedy to hit the big screen
Taupō Love Story is filmed entirely in Taupō locations using local actors.
I work in a faith-based organisation, does employment law apply?
OPINION: Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Taupō School Holidays: What's On
Your go-to guide for ways to keep the kids entertained during the holidays.
Iwi threatens to blockade harbour over 'juggernaut' port's plans
The port says the Environment Court process is the correct place to debate the issues.
How you can experience a night on the snow fields of Whakapapa
Planning a school camp? There is affordable mountain accommodation at Iwikau Village.
Taupō student run-walks 160km in 37 hours 50 minutes
Raising money for fresh drinking water by running around the biggest lake in New Zealand.
Obituary: Jock McNab 'made friends wherever he went'
Long-time Tokaanu angler and advocate for the environment dies - 100 years of Jock McNab
Council health and safety: 70 incidents logged
Organisation of 356 employees publishes 3 months of near misses, accidents, and incidents.
'Hate speech': Couple fear for safety after homophobic abuse
'It was disgusting and really offensive'.
Was Māori Party co-leader's joke about David Seymour a step too far?
Seymour cried foul after Rawiri Waititi joked about putting poisonous seeds in his water.
Family's car rammed in terrifying road rage experience
The whānau in the vehicle described their terror during the ordeal.
Covid numbers jump - PM says no move to red, further steps under orange settings to come
Experts say New Zealand is 'definitely' in the grips of a second wave.
Hit gangs 'where it hurts' - Govt targets drive-by shootings, crims' ill-gotten gains
Ministers of Police and Justice make announcement after police meeting.
Miraka seeks 40 new farmer suppliers
"We simply can't keep up, our products are in high demand at the moment."
The Premium Debate: We have a 'government of unseen consequences'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: 100-year plan for Aotearoa should be on the table now
Opinion: 'This is as good as it gets' will not serve future generations well
How soaring fuel costs are changing our spending habits
Stats NZ retail electronic card transactions data showed national fuel spend jumped $44m
All Blacks captain gave Tai Mitchell champs pre-match pep talk
Galatea rugby region boasts hometowns of the All Blacks and All Black Sevens captains.
Soaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July average
A heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.
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.