'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemetery
One woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.
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Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Kiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te Puke
Kiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.
Taupō cycle trails 'smashed' by Cyclone Gabrielle
Mountain bike trails around Taupō have been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Vital' events aim to ensure homeless community counted in census
The events are part of a strategy to get better census engagement this year.
Mauri stone ceremony for new mental health inpatient facility in Rotorua
The mauri stone was found on site during the earthworks which began in November 2022.
'Utter devastation' of forestry areas hampers power companies
Thousands of people will have to make do without power in southern Lake Taupō communities.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Most households reconnected to power in Rotorua
Rotorua woke to fallen trees, school closures, a burst water main, power outages.
Slips, power outages but Eastern Bay dodges cyclone bullet
Acting mayor proud of the Whakatāne District Council’s response.
'Dodged a bullet': Black Caps v England Bay Oval match to go ahead
The Black Caps are playing England in a day-night test at Bay Oval tomorrow
Looks matter when it comes to shopfronts
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.
Opinion: Community effort needed in cyclone response
OPINION: Emotions are going to be running high after a wet summer and recent flooding.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua teens make their mark in Māori cricket
OPINION: There is a movement in motion within the Māori sporting space.
Internet outages in Bay of Plenty and Taupō 'mainly due to power'
The outages are under investigation.
72 hours of hell – how Cyclone Gabrielle shook the North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle lived up to its forecast as the worst storm this century.
Live: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slip
Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
Bay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in education
The Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.
'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under water
Hardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.
Live: Multiple trees down, thousands without power, schools closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
Keep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.
Confusion blooms over inconsistent messaging on Rotorua swimming spots
A community board is aiming to improve communication on algal bloom warnings.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus services
The entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.
Aerial survey of damage underway in Taupō
High winds caused damage across the Taupō district but it could have been worse.
Kelly Makiha: Why I wanted to be just like Ann the hostel girl
OPINION: Kelly Makiha remembers why hostel kids are role models.
Murupara boil water notice to continue
The testing of Murupara's drinking water is expected to continue for another week.
Desert Road closed after fallen trees block road and hit trucks
Truck at rest area near Waiouru hit by fallen trees.
Live: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cuts
Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.
Huge turnout despite late venue change
Despite a last-minute venue change, the Waitangi Tūwharetoa ki Pukawa was a hit.
How Gabrielle's fury has exposed flaws in our major cities
This chaotic season must lead to change.
Majority of Rotorua Daily Posts not delivered, retail sales still available
Papers have not made it to Rotorua homes.
New Taupō community hub hit by fallen tree
Taupō is waking up to extensive damage and thousands of homes without power.
'It was one hell of a morning': Trees crash down around Sala St home
Sala St residents have this morning woke to a mess as trees tumbled around them.
From 'absolutely nauseating' to 'heaven': Skid pad neighbour opposes its resurrection
The skid pad has been closed since 2018, but its owner is vying for its re-opening.
Before dawn: Main impact of Cyclone Gabrielle felt overnight
Forests, roads and parks were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.