'Huge help': Pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee
The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the government $619m.
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Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
Student wins exploration of Scion’s labs
Angus Macklin enjoyed seeing the variety of research at Scion.
Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world’s top 101 steak list
Forget plain steak, Mount restaurant serves carnivore artistry.
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
Man trapped under truck on Napier-Taupo highway in serious condition
A section of State Highway 5 was closed for at least an hour.
Social services provider's income more than doubles to $5m
Most of the trust’s income came from government contracts.
The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Online subscribers have their say.
Mark Lister: Relax, AI isn’t taking your job (yet)
History is littered with examples of tech advances bringing significant change to workers.
Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
Polic want to hear from anyone with information on Thursday's incident in Whakatāne.
A symphony of sights and sounds
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is coming to Taupō in June.
'I hate it': Four motels in five months is family of seven's rental crisis reality
Tradie living in van with his two dogs says 'brutal' rental market is hard for pet owners.
Flooding hits Ahipara as Civil Defence lifts tsunami advice
The quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands this afternoon.
One dead, one injured in two-vehicle crash on SH2, road closed
The road is expected to be closed for some time.
Caught in the crossfire? How Budget's tax hike on trusts could hit middle-income Kiwis
There are 400,000 trusts in New Zealand so the tax is significant.
Why one of NZ's top 10 house builders is laying off staff
'Other group house builders have laid off significantly more staff than we have.' - Burney
Tears as Crown witness tells court of sexual assault by leading entertainment figure
A jury hears from the first woman to complain to the police about the man.
Rotorua sets target to halve inner-city violent crime
Top cop claims many motel emergency housing residents have moved to hostels, backpackers.
Opinion: Why I'm only slightly surprised by this Budget
OPINION: The announcement I'm most interested in - for selfish reasons.
‘Dream project come true’: Rotorua’s Mark Noble completes eco-friendly mural
Mark Noble worked with a team of youths over six weeks to paint an eco-friendly mural.
Rotorua’s Isaac Sanderson getting ready to take paddling skills to America
The Year 11 Rotorua Lakes High School student says qualifying was a great feeling.
Fabulously fun: Two schools bringing Legally Blonde The Musical to stage
The bright, upbeat musical is an antidote to the toughness of the last couple of years.
Plenty of inspiration at Rotorua Careers Expo
The Energy Events Centre was bustling as people browsed the exhibits at the expo.
'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullying
Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.
'Absolutely stoked': Bronze sculpture of tourism pioneer recovered
The statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.
Appeal Court declines Tūhoe kaumatua challenge to Māori Land Court decision
Te Uru Taumatua had gone to the Appeal Court over decision.
'Never been so busy': Waka Kotahi receives 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Potholes after last week’s rain gave a Rotorua wheel repairman a record week.
'MeToo fest': Defence claim as entertainment figure's rape trial begins
A High Court trial for a man facing serious sexual assault and drugs charges has started.
'Chuffed': Rotorua kaumātua elated as Te Matatini funding boosted to $34m
Local families and tourism, business and health sector representatives give mixed reviews.
All the reaction to Budget 2023: ‘blowout’ says National, Greens want stronger action on poverty
National has accused the Government of 'wasteful spending'.
Cost of living crunch or 'no ideas' - Budget 2023 breakdown
Kids (and their parents) are the big winners with childcare subsidy, public transport.
Budget 2023: $160m to gaming sector, rebate for video game developers
The sector contributed $7 billion towards New Zealand’s GDP in 2021.