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'It's just crazy': Petrol prices drive surge in EV ownership
A Taupō EV dealer has seen sales more than double this month.

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.

Teen swims 80km across Lake Taupō and back
Caitlin O'Reilly is just the third person to complete the 80km swim.

David Beck: Freedom or freedumb? Protesters prove nothing
OPINION: Dear protesters, you can go home now, thanks.

'You don't expect a car coming through the door': Woman hit by car in shop grateful to helpers
Sue Watkins was browsing shoes when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store.

'An excellent journey': Lakes DHB staff embrace te reo classes
Lakes DHB staff participating in te reo classes are learning more than just a language.

Covid and lockdowns: How to avoid burnout in the last quarter of 2021
Experts offer advice on getting through the rest of the year unscathed.

Rotorua 'deteriorating': Group confronts council over transitional housing
A group of Rotorua residents are fighting plans to create more housing for the homeless.

'The pinnacle': Ocean Billy's Cup ticket fulfils trainer's dream
The Melbourne Cup will be raced on Tuesday, November 2

Photographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surf
Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.

Revealed: The most popular stolen vehicles and it's not what you'd expect
Find out which types of vehicles are being targeted most often by thieves.

We'll be there: Customers eager to support bakery hit by Covid scare
Uppercrust Bakery was named a location of interest.

Students ordered to isolate after leaving Auckland for Tauranga classes
The students were immediately stood down from class and told to self-isolate at home.

Lockdown Heroes: Woman makes lockdown bearable with 'next level' display
A woman in Howick has entertained her local community with great creativity.

'Rest in love': Vigil held after Rotorua child's death
'There was a heaviness over the whole town,' a neighbour says.

David Beck: Lisa Adams outstanding in her own right
COMMENT: It's time to respect Lisa for what she has achieved, regardless of her siblings.

The golden touch: How Lisa Adams achieved Paralympic dominance
The rise of Lisa Adams has been as fast as it has been impressive.

Lockdown Heroes: Green-fingered girl's budding enterprise cheers community
Darnel Eparaima and her daughter Nataria have started their own community initiative.

'Heartwarming' response to call for help from family stuck in hospital
A couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.

One dead after car and cyclist crash in Katikati
The crash was reported to police at 12.50pm.

11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River
Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

'Anti-vaxxers' under fire for holding public event
DHB advises people to get vaccination information from trusted medical professionals.

This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries
Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.

Hotel guests' cars destroyed in suspicious blaze
What started as one car fire reportedly spread to others.

David Beck: Some NRL players are simply selfish
OPINION: Covid-19 quarantine breaches defy belief.

'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.

Representation review could affect Māori ward structure
Local authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.

'It could be fatal': Mother's warning over RSV danger
A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.

'Contrary to our Catholic values': Violent school fights caught on video
Principal reveals the reason behind most of the fights.

'It's gutless': Burglars use electrician's trailer to steal $50k in gear
A Rotorua electrician has been left stressed and anxious after his workshop was robbed.

How 107-year-old Ella Wilson found her pot of gold
Ella Wilson has seen and dealt with a lot in her 107 years but sees it all as a blessing.

Gangster grill! Rival gangs give out free sausages in Rotorua
Three gangs were spotted working together for a common cause.

Mountain bikers found 15 hours after going missing
Two people were missing from Sunday evening.

Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'
Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.

'Fiercely loyal' former Silver Fern Tilly Hirst mourned
New Zealand Sports Hall of Famer Tilly Hirst has died at the age of 79.

Man pursues his stolen car then crashes into it
Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.

'Not good enough': Black Ferns captain slams rugby foul play
A player was knocked unconscious and airlifted to hospital.