Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
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Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
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Whangārei council’s secret meeting on fluoridation sparks debate
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Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
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Councillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth time
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The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
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Search for woman who failed to board flight stepped up
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Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.
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Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen
The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.
Have you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flight
She was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare.
Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
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Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Long-serving councillor admits to drink-driving
Anna Park failed a compulsory breath test in November.
Health NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeks
In the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.
Nick Voke eyes NZ Open glory after breakthrough win in Sydney
Daniel Hillier praised Voke, calling him a long-time inspiration.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
Society Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16m
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‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time
More than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.
‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
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‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club
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Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job
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Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks
The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.
Police search for missing man after car found near Tongariro
Geoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.
Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
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‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.