Matariki in Taupō: A time for reflection and renewal
Snow Rameka (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) explains the significance of NZ's newest public holiday
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Taupō Quiltmakers exhibition to celebrate Matariki
The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday.
New CT scanner to support equity of outcomes
A second scanner means southern Lakes communities can have theirs' done at Taupō Hospital.
Blending mātauranga Māori and science
Passionate rangatahi focus ao Maori lens on environment.
The fall of Te Tumu - a death marks iwi boundaries
The authentic site of Te Tumu is still debated.
'Out of this world': Rotorua weaver buzzing over festival experience
Indigenous arts brings creative minds together.
Blankets Without Borders sending warmth to Ukraine
Taupō couple make annual appeal for clothing and blankets to send to Eastern Europe
Council staff salaries set to rise 7.9 per cent despite $11.2m deficit
The council will decide today on its Annual Plan, which also includes a rates rise of 5.8%
Worst time for first home buyers since 1957 - report
It's official, it's harder for millennials to buy a home than baby boomers.
Landslip causing delays on SH5 near Ngongotahā
Emergency services were notified of the incident shortly after 6pm.
Whakatāne hit and run: Police ask for help finding driver
Police are asking for witnesses of the incident on Matirerau St to come forward.
Well-seasoned: Lynne retires after 43 years at the same KFC
'KFC has been good to me. I'm pretty proud of these 43 years.'
Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'
Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.
Covid: 5499 new cases, 18 deaths; Govt can't rule out future lockdowns
'Each variant has had different characteristics,' says Ayesha Verrall.
Focus Live: Ayesha Verrall, Ashley Bloomfield host Covid update
New Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minor injuries after Whakatane Airport incident
A police spokeswoman said a gyrocopter had crashed at the airport.
'Half of me missing': Benji Marshall's heartbreaking search for dad
NRL great shares emotional story before Celebrity Apprentice win.
'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging
Why your house may lose its insurance.
Letters: Addict's journey to recovery provides great hope
Our readers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight
OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.
Mercury dropping! But how's the long weekend looking?
Winter is not coming. It's here.
Attack leaves person in critical condition
One person was taken to Waikato Hospital.
Horror collaboration: How you can win tickets to Scream Night
GIVEAWAY: Mind Junction and Confinement Escape Rooms have combined for a night of horror.
'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading throughout Bay of Plenty
Principal says "particularly nasty" bug a factor in a rise in student and staff sickness.
Trading up to successful careers
The construction trade skills certificate provides students with a range of skills.
17 Covid-related deaths reported today - including a child under 10
Overseas data suggests the country is in for another surge soon.
Bookstore forced to close after flood damage
It came at the end of the Māori Writers Festival.
Letters: Bid to sell reserves a rushed shambles
Our readers have their say on sale of reserves, emergency services, and religious freedom
What caused this large steam plume seen across Rotorua?
A concerned driver said trees in the area had turned "almost white"
Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order
OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.
Motocross: Huge weekend as battle draws NZ's top riders
The Battle of the Teams event was last run in 2020
Zoe Hunter: Why we should roll out the red carpet for AIMS Games
The return of the AIMS Games will make for a truly memorable week. Bring on September
Person of interest found after a man was shot and seriously hurt in Waikato
The wounded man remains in a serious condition in hospital.