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Average salary hits $70k - which regions are keeping up with inflation?
The average salary nationwide rose more than 6 per cent year-on-year.
'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.
Counterfeit cash: Police make two arrests, seize equipment
Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.
Zuckerberg trains with Adesanya ahead of possible Musk clash
The Meta founder is looking ripped ahead of a possible clash with his Twitter rival.
Surveyor and 'really kind person' remembered
Tributes have been paid to Phil Battersby and his contributions to the Taupō landscape.
Contracts extended for emergency housing motels used in Covid-19 response
May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.
Gateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summer
White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.
'Absolutely fabulous': How homeowners make money and lifelong friends renting spare rooms
"It costs me $40 a week to live in my house."
Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairs
A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.
Zoe Hunter: Changes to skilled migrant visas letting all sides down
Bosses are desperate for skilled workers.
Kiri Allan text about work relationship with senior official to stay secret
Chief Ombudsman rules public interest doesn't outweigh need for candid exchanges.
Ruapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the season
Skiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.
'Move, move, move': Terrifying raw footage of Whakaari eruption shown at trial
The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.
'We always start with the feet': Choreographers explain the process of teaching people to dance
Choreographers teaching amateurs to shine on stage at this year's competition.
Matariki 2023: What does it mean for Taupō?
What is Matariki? How should we celebrate it? The Taupō and Tūrangi Herald investigates.
Rotorua's Lisa Adams wins gold again at Para world champs
Adams is coached by her two-time Olympic champion sister.
Pathways not punishment: Youth support workers question Act's new law and order policy
“What we do in our youth justice houses works.”
Tongariro Great Walk opens for booking: Is DoC's IT system back on track?
Great Walk bookings reopen four months after “incredibly frustrating” IT meltdown.
Kiwis spend estimated $8b online with overseas companies
Companies are competing head-on every day with foreign firms selling online into NZ'.
'It was just about stopping him': Cane cleared of sanction over kick
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has added his side of the story to the pitch invader incident.
Urgent review of 42 properties worked on by man accused of forging engineers’ signatures
More than 1000 properties may be impacted nationwide.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Police case attacked in defence opening
'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'
Taking matters into his own feet: Why Cane's kick is justified
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'Beast of a building': Rotorua Museum strengthening challenges revealed in site work
Those involved in project have described what has gone into the plans.
ABs captain v pitch invader: Unseen factor in Sam Cane kicking drama
Sam Cane has apologised after kicking out at a pitch invader after the win over Argentina.
Car occupants in hospital with serious injuries after vehicle crashes into tree
Two people were seriously injured and two people received moderate to serious injuries.