Govt funding of $52m for 'gold-star luxury' spa has 'really paid off', says PM
'We made those targeted investments where they were needed to keep our economy going.'
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New industrial park announced will address city growth, but no 'concrete jungle'
The Māori land near Waipā has recently been cleared of forestry and stage one is underway.
A walk down memory lane
The Monday Walkers take a nostalgic trip to honour the group's founders.
Mongrel Mob death: New laws aimed at cracking down on gangs used for first time
East Coast MP Kiri Allan says her community was in "anguish and fear".
Firefighters join neighbours with hoses to fight house fire
At least two fire engines were called.
Crispian Stewart: NZ Māori football selection includes Rotorua talent
Opinion: NZ Māori are sending their esteemed tane and wahine teams to tour Australia.
White Island Tours pleads guilty to two charges laid over eruption tragedy
White Island Tours clients and two employees died in eruption.
'Collecting rubbish from the streets': Film-maker says wrong picture being painted of Ōpōtiki
Kim Webby rejects political spin that town was held to ransom by the Mob.
Mongrel Mob death: PM hits out over gang disruption in towns
'It’s not okay that schools ended up being closed because of safety concerns.'
BOP and Waikato's best new architecture projects celebrated
21 projects were winners on the night.
Brrrr! Region drops below zero, black ice causes 'road incidents'
Police urged motorists to take extra care on our roads.
'We were not out-manned': District Commander defends police in Ōpōtiki
Hundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.
First person born at Taupō maternity site checks out new Waiora House
Mata Hure was the first birth at Taupō Maternity Hospital, some 80 years ago.
'Baby seat in the back': Ram-raided store owner says businesses not only victims
Three businesses were ram-raided in the space of two hours on Saturday.
Knitters arrive en masse to help mothers in war-torn Ukraine
Knit one, purl one, and win the war in Ukraine.
The power of believing in one's purpose
It sounds like a morbid movie but it's actually quite hopeful.
PM says ‘gangs contribute nothing to society', gunshots reported in Whakatāne
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Local musicians play alongside the pros
The professionals performed for and with locals.
'I was his. I was property. I wasn’t a human': Woman tells jury of 'wild' affair
"Physically I was his puppet," woman says at trial of leading entertainment figure.
Opinion: People hiding from gangsters in chillers - how did it come to this?
Someone has to take responsibility for antisocial behaviour in CBDs.
Lions looking for good causes to sink teeth into
Pakeke Lions are continuing to raise money and support good causes.
Ōpōtiki Mongrel Mob procession: Police vow to impound vehicles, issue fines, charge drivers
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Ruapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountain
Lift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.
Family fret for teen injured in crash
Ryan Catley remains in an induced coma in Waikato Hospital.
'They have listened': Cancer patient pleased law change won't hit drug imports
The Health Minister welcomed proposed changes to allow prescription meds to be imported.
One woman in a wheelchair helps halt building demolition
A local council decision to demolish an old building has met with one woman's resistance.
'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.
Man critical after alleged stabbing at Rotorua motel
A motel room has been taped off by police.
Cold start: Frosty morning records a teeth-chattering -5.5C
But after the chill will come a sunny day.
Cancer charity looking for Daffodil Day overseer
The Cancer Society is without an organiser for Daffodil Day in Taupō this year.
Life skills on the lake: A 10-year mission to keep kids too busy for 'stupid stuff'
Jason Grant teaches youth the importance of looking after the environment and life skills
Gang leader killed: 50 extra police sent to Ōpōtiki ahead of funeral
'We’re taking due precautions to have the resources in the right place if they’re needed.'