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Mountain of debt: Can Ruapehu survive winter of discontent?
Mounting debt means Ruapehu Alpine Lifts faces some tough decisions about its ski fields.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Temperatures at Mt Ruapehu crater lake continue to rise
Over the past eight days, the temperature has risen further from 32C to 36C.
Mental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?
Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.
Bat check on doomed trees pays off
The pekapeka tou-roa (long-tailed bats) are classified as threatened-nationally critical
Man dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in Tūrangi
A police spokesperson said the crash occurred on State Highway 1 just north of Tūrangi.
'No end in sight': Woman felt like giving up on life after husband's carers miss shifts
'Healthcare organisations don't really care.'
Covid-19 case in Rotorua school community
The Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.
Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
MPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ring
About 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.
Insta and Facebook troll admits child sex offences
He was jailed in 2013 for similar offending and now he's back grooming young girls.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
'Heroic': Dangerous Mt Ruapehu rescue recognised
A climber fell 200 metres into a glacier; 22 rescuers spent hours trying to save her.
Faeces smeared on property: Youths leave business owners frustrated
"What these people are doing is wrong but ... we can't just throw them in jail."
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.
'Every Māori family wants to have a kākahu'
Artist and designer Paretuiri Simeon makes kākahu that go on to become family heirlooms.
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
Mum tells murder trial of killed son's last phone call
'Tell the family I'm sorry I can't be there,' mum says son told him last time they spoke.
Person dies a month after suffering burns in house fire
Investigations still underway after January 5 blaze claims a life.
Ten fire crews respond to house blaze near Lake Taupō
Ten fire crews responded to a house fire in Lake Taupō overnight.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
Ski fields' health measures in place they hoped never to use
QR codes and hand sanitiser greet skiers on the mountain.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Face left unrecognisable: MP's estranged brother sentenced for brutal murder of woman
Eric Ara Mete has been sentenced for the murder of Lorna-Anne Marie Thompson.
Tūrangi police's family harm persistence pays off
This week's Tūrangi police report covers quad bikes, family harm and the move to level 1.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Jailed dad uses cultural report in bid to get murder term cut
Judge: Killing "callous and brutal murder of defenceless and highly vulnerable infant".
Taupō tourism campaign goes local
'Love this place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō tourism campaign goes local
The 'Love This Place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police College teacher, sergeant 'indecently assaulted' woman on way home from work conference
Cop indecently assaulted woman while driving her home from a work-related conference.
Local Focus: Tūrangi St John grant relief helps build future
Over half a million dollars granted for new station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.