Death or injury likely: Damning report finds high fire risk at homeless hotel
An official report has revealed the potentially deadly dangers at the facility.
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Parents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm
'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'
Chiefs power-up front row for Reds match
Workhorse loose-head Aidan Ross is back in the number one jersey, along with John Ryan
Rotorua algal blooms: Health warnings for all lakes lifted
The algal blooms had subsided.
Watch: Girls' High rugby team inspired by idol chat
Chiefs Manawa star Luka Connor believes the future is "huge" for tomorrow's players.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit
OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.
New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Kids go crazy for adventure-filled weekends in South Waikato
Replace screen time with scream time.
Homeless motel woes: 'Peeing' on windows, fights and swinging metal baseball bats
There are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.
Taupō sports and club results
Sports and club reports from around the Taupō district.
Film review: Generosity wins out over self-interest in Bank of Dave
In London, everyone’s out for themselves. In Burnley, people help one another.
Pizza disaster: Why you must read flat-pack instructions
Step 1: Make sure it'll fit through the door.
Councillors vote down arts and events cost-cutting proposals, save four jobs
Deliberations on the draft Annual Plan have begun, and some proposals have been scrapped.
Arrests over Whakatāne man's death
The charges include kidnapping and aggravated robbery.
‘Intention to open’ Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields this season as $81.6m debt revealed
Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing: administrators.
Entertainment figure trial: Complainant tells of white powder, sexual advance and secrecy
'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.
'Drama higher than their heels': Gowns and Geysers season 2 is here
'This season is 1000 per cent more extravagant than the first.'
'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.
Planting, partying and pest control for Greening Taupō Day 2023
This year's Greening Taupō Day saw thousands of new trees planted in the town.
From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime
Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.
Rotorua teen named as victim in double fatal crash
The two-car crash happened on Sunday May 28.
'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5
'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'
Taupō Thumbs up & Down
Good Samaritans and perplexing petrol prices feature in this week's thumbs column.
Opinion: Rotorua cricket celebrates successes at annual prizegiving
Opinion: Accolades and applause at Rotorua cricket prizegiving.
Warm yourself up with chicken and farfalle soup
Chicken and farfalle soup — it's a hug in a bowl.
Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute
One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.
'Loud bang': Rotorua dairy targeted in early-morning ram raid
'I just feel so sorry for the owners,' a resident said.
'Loophole' fuelling country's youth vaping epidemic
'We have far too many Specialist Vape Retailers in New Zealand.'
Rape trial: Man used fake names on Facebook, Snapchat to meet teens, jury told
He has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two complainants.
Young, autistic singer inspired to continue famous uncle's musical legacy
He shares how he is overcoming challenges and finding solace in his passion.
Big brown trout nets top DoC prize
The winner of this year's DoC Taupō fishing licence competition has been announced.
Sadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appeal
Calebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.
It's a hit! 11-year-old ‘beyond ecstatic’ to design winning mascot
Issy Walmsley loves art, but never thought she would win.