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Serious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in place
The crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.

Teen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest found
The two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.

'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.

Opinion: The key to plugging New Zealand's brain drain
OPINION: There's no quick fix to get people to stay in New Zealand.

Key All Black re-signs until 2027 World Cup
25-year-old becomes the first All Black to sign until the next World Cup cycle.

State Highway 1 blocked near Taupō by falling tree
The tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on ‘rife’ tradie poaching
One business has lost four apprentices in about six weeks and its staff were 'groomed'.

'Wonderful' weekend expected to have 'significant' impact on economy
Rotorua was a hive of activity over the long weekend.

Hinemoa Elder's Super solution to child poverty
Opinion: A child and adolescent psychiatrist offers a simple solution.

Review: Rod Stewart's incredible farewell to NZ - and a potshot about potholes
A fitting final New Zealand show for one of rock's all-time greats.

Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.

Serious two-vehicle crash at Tihoi
Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously injured.

How to keep your house warm without driving your power bill up
The call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.

Can data-crunching AI warn us of imminent eruptions?
AI-powered model shows recent bouts of unrest at Whakaari had similar trigger mechanisms.

The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

'This is for the new generation': Community comes together for cultural celebration
Hundreds turned up to Rotorua's first Sikh Parade over the long weekend.

Jo Raphael: Paws for thought - why dogs are better than cats
OPINION: Dogs are as attached to us as we are to them.

Inside the two-horse race for one of NZ Police’s top positions
One - or both - of these police leaders will be the next official deputy commissioner.

'Warmth, wit, integrity': Ōpōtiki community mourns loss of Louis Rāpihana
The former district councillor is being remembered as a 'great leader' for his community.

Tony Gill, the man with the big smile, loses Motor Neuron Disease battle
Tony Gill may have lost his battle but his smile will be remembered forever.

Business digest: Holland Beckett promotes three partners
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Moulding a new creative space for Taupō
The new Quirky Pottery opened its doors recently, offering works from around New Zealand.

Art exhibition frames students' talents
Rotorua Lakes High School held a student-led Year 13 art exhibition this week.

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

Music, laughter and love remembered ahead of '8 Scott Ave' opening night
Watching '8 Scott Ave: The Sequel' will be extra-special for a Rotorua man and his family.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to opinion on how to handle redundancies
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

More bucks needed for big bang
More sponsors are needed to ensure Taupō's annual fireworks display goes ahead this year.

Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better
OPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.

Sonya Bateson: How dare I suggest introducing a fee for a public space, right?
OPINION: I can feel the anger of some letter writers and social media commenters already.