Final credits roll: Cinema owner steps down after four decades
Community-minded Taupō businessman sells cinema to cleaning contractors daughter.
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The peddling penciller: An Ironman artist
Lives in Taupō and makes chuckling out loud art that is a commentary on things Kiwi.
Great Walks prove popular, Tongariro bookings open
2022 marks 30 years of Great Walks and they are proving popular as ever.
Taupō programme gives unique adults new found confidence
Programme sees 3 special needs adult men leave home for first time, live independently.
Outlaw gangs to make NZ a safer place, says former drug kingpin
Billy Macfarlane says a tougher stance on gangs is needed.
Watch: Out-of-control car smashes into house, narrowly misses man
'I moved back and threw myself sideways - it was the only to get out of the way.'
'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'
Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.
Council charge on developers could 'kill the goose that lays the golden egg'
The council says it's aimed at taking the infrastructure cost burden off ratepayers.
'Open for business': NZ's borders fully reopen from July 31
Despite 'heavy clouds', Kiwis have cause to be optimistic.
28 Covid-related deaths, 7970 new community cases today
There are 381 people in hospital with the virus, including 10 in intensive care.
Zoe Hunter: Why women should be paid the same as men
OPINION: I cannot believe that in 2022 we are even still talking about this subject.
Crater lake temp rising: Strong tremor and steam plumes at Mt Ruapehu
Crater lake temperature rises to 41C.
Readers largely welcome Graham Bell's view on ram raids
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'I just battled on': 85-year-old reflects on life with long Covid
'I don't have time for that (Covid). I just can't cope with any more diseases.'
Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB
Two patients have died in the past six years before treatment.
Missing artist's wish granted at Taupō Museum
Michael Yewen disappeared from his Taupō home in February.
'Stop the spend': Tania Tapsell announces run for Rotorua mayor
Councillor joins three other declared candidates for city's top job
Covid minister's warning after 9173 new cases, 14 deaths reported
There are 385 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
Reserves sales one step closer as consultation to be considered
A council committee will this week consider recommending public consultation.
Te Tatau calls for nominations for board election
A former rep says mana whenua have a duty to play their part in leadership
Do you know a 'gem' of a Rotorua business? Entries open for annual awards
Entries have opened for this year's Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards.
Luke Kirkness: This Government is rewarding laziness
OPINION: It's time to get tough and ensure people are actually trying to find work.
Taupō bar worker compensated $6K after unfair dismissal
A Taupō bar and restaurant worker was unjustifiably dismissed by her employer.
Hemo Gorge sculpture back under wraps for repainting and vandalised decor removed
Peeling paint means its maker is spending the next few months tidying it up.
'Equity-driven': How a new health service has helped hundreds of patients
It says enrolment problems are not with the patients but with the process.
'I just cried': 32-year-old's Stage 4 bowel cancer battle
Rachael Ferguson now wants the screening age lowered to 35.
'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings
The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.
Watch: $230m trades training programme announced - Govt to support 38,000 people into work
It comes as the PM isolates at home with her fiance positive for Covid-19.
Lakes and Bay of Plenty allied health staff strike begins
The strike aims to achieve better pay for its allied health workers.
Minor volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island
No minor or dilute volcanic ash emissions have been observed since late February.
SH1 roadworks to begin after iwi blessing of site
Work will be done to make State Highway 1 between Piarere and Taupō safer.
6407 new Covid cases, two more travellers have BA.5 variant
Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 have been detected in New Zealand.
No Rotorua games for Bay of Plenty Steamers, Volcanix in 2022
Rugby league, football and other events have also been shifted from the venue.