Councillors question safety and legality of fluoridation directive
"We all should have a right to refuse medication."
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'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on Snapchat
He lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.
Police watchdog slams investigation into officer who struck two youths who were not resisting arrest
The watchdog says police 'pre-emptively exonerated' the officer.
'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathrooms
It comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.
Confessions of a netball dad: The worst things I’ve seen courtside in NZ
What follows are true confessions from my time standing courtside.
Taupō GP surgeries to merge
Taupō is to be left with just two GP practices from this month.
Watch: Thief raids jewellery store in 'terrifying' daylight robbery
The jewellery store owner threw cardboard boxes at the thief, who was wielding a weapon.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?
Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers
Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.
Walking to explore the Taupō region
Taupō's walkers have been out and about again this week.
Review: Talent and prejudice collide in 'Chevalier'
This fascinating story of the little-known rival of Mozart is visually gorgeous.
Conservation Week set to go off in Taupō
The events for Conservation Week in Taupō include something for everyone.
Ōpōtiki gears up for Mataatua secondary kapa haka competition
The kapa haka competition is set to start today at the Ōhui Domain.
Rotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housing
Land valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.
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'Blown us away': Rotorua business awards finalists announced
'We look forward to a great night of celebrating Rotorua’s successes in November.'
Rotorua food-growing course gives women skills to combat cost of living crisis
The initiative teaches traditional methods of fishing and growing food.
Win a copy of new Tongariro trout history book
An author has written a comprehensive history of fishing on the Tongariro.
New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm
The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.
Two crashes in Ōpōtiki, one involving pedestrian
Police were called to both incidents this morning.
Recipe: Fruit loaf bread pudding
A simple dessert recipe for when you're looking for something homely and warm.
‘Silly': Rotorua cemetery housing plans under fire
'I can’t believe it’s on the radar'.
Rebels gang boss made at least $1m dealing drugs but loses lifestyle block, cash, cars, motorcycles
Gang leader forfeits criminal proceeds after police investigation into financial affairs.
'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.
Record numbers attend Geothermal Week
Taupō played host to the third New Zealand Geothermal Week recently.
Central Mall ram-raid: Two arrested, mall ramps up security
The ram-raid happened last Monday about 2.55am.
Tamaki's march against crime hopes to mobilise 1000-plus
Freedoms NZ leader Brian Tamaki wants to make crime the No.1 election issue
Mentors wanted for local youth
A new mentorship programme aims to pair youngsters with understanding adults.
One arrested after police block Fordlands road
Armed Offenders Squad, St John helped officers carry out an arrest warrant.
Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific
John Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.
Serial groper breached parole before indecent carpark act
The Parole Board found his excuse for the carpark act 'utterly implausible'.
Watch: CCTV captures dramatic crash on main Rotorua street
Two men walk away from dramatic crash caught on camera.
'Stunned': Jury returns verdicts in leading entertainment figure trial
After a three-month High Court trial, the jury took just over two days to reach verdicts.