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Weather wipes out last remaining sensors on Whakaari
GeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.

Chateau Tongariro future still uncertain
The building's earthquake resilience is still being assessed.

12 cars impounded in one night during boy racer sting
12 vehicles impounded, 15 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road due to modifications

Fake money warning: Can you spot the difference?
Retailers are warning other businesses to watch out for counterfeit notes.

‘Always in reaction mode’: The NZ regions most at risk of tsunamis
An expert explains why we should take tsunami warnings seriously.

Transpower warns of potentially tight winter power supply
Transpower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.

Premium Debate: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years
Subscribers have their say.

Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.

Leading entertainment figure previously at centre of ‘rumours and allegations’, jury told
Second business associate takes the stand in the High Court trial.

Local Focus: Charity out to serve up kindness
Meet the volunteers who bake home-cooked treats for locals doing it tough.

Back from injury and ready to take on the world
A young BMX racer is hoping to claim international victories at two upcoming competitions.

Opinion: Why the rental crisis is a national disgrace
Opinion: Kāinga Ora’s home ownership schemes deserve more taxpayer money.

Māori movie makes entrance at prestigious French film festival
Ka Whawhai Tonu stills on show at Cannes.

'The king of the mountain has fallen': Mountain biker mourned by community
'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'

Inflation takes away gains from Labour’s Working for Families package
Inflation is eating away at people's benefits.

Man injured in car park dies; homicide investigation launched
Man was found with serious injuries in a car park in Whakatāne.

Leading entertainment figure trial: Business relations sour after assault allegation, court told
The High Court trial is continuing in Rotorua.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers share views on family's rental struggle
Subscribers have their say.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu turns pink to get behind Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is about reducing bullying by celebrating diversity in all its forms.

What scientists just discovered about Taupō's latest ‘super-eruption’
The gigantic Ōruanui event was big enough to form Lake Taupō and spread ash to Antarctica.

Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for region
The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.

'Where does it stop?': Councillors debate request to consult on previous council decision
A notice of motion was filed ahead of this week's council meeting.

‘Real possibility’ some roads will be abandoned, Transport Minister says
Climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring, could see some roads abandoned.

Entries open for 2023 Rotorua Business Awards
With entries now open, people can nominate the businesses they 'admire and love'

Whakatane turnoff: 30-minute delays expected during roundabout build
Waka Kotahi will be monitoring delays and queues.

Cancer survivor urges support for lifesaving cause
One woman has been fundraising to give back to the charity that helped her through cancer.

Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.

Pedestrian hit by car outside Rotorua supermarket
The pedestrian was hurt this afternoon outside New World.

Your ultimate guide to using ChatGPT
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