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Village's hub gets $3.5m makeover as Rotorua retirement sector grows
The consent was one of eight commercial consents valued at $7.15m issued in August.

Volunteers needed as vital part of Crankworx Rotorua
Volunteers are a vital part of the Crankworx Rotorua festival, and more are needed.

Rotorua emergency housing entrenches tourism hotspot
Emergency housing is becoming entrenched on Rotorua's main road - Fenton Street. Video / RNZ

Lisa Adams share athletics journey and motivation
Rotorua's Lisa Adams is a Paralympic F37 shot putter and F38 discus thrower.

Orange you excited for Halloween?
There are a number of free events happening around the city for the spooky season.

Opinion - Paul Hickey: Labour weekend, speed limits, green corridor, Christmas events
Paul Hickey discusses Labour weekend, speed limits, the green corridor, Christmas events.

$129k fence and security cameras: Locals take action to protect against homeless, hearing told
"My family are telling me to move out of town."

Iwi networks stronger in wake of Covid
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Rollout of marquees signals wrap-up of a year-long project.

Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?
Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?

Stories abound of giant tupuna's conniving ways
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Giants once abounded in Waiariki district.

More eco warriors sought in fight for healthy lakes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The jobs on offer cover a wide spectrum.

Van eases travel challenges for aspiring geothermal workers
Getting to work is a big barrier for those in smaller towns.

Police arrest eight and seize guns, cash and meth in drug operation
Police believe operation will be a major disruption to meth supply in district.

TDC proposes taller and wider building permissions
A raft of major changes are proposed for the Taupō District Plan.

Supermarket kicks off Kokomea Park development
Countdown opens the first of two new supermarkets planned for Taupō.

Mexico, meth and money laundering: Drug ring accused changes plea
The man is one of nine people charged with an alleged drug smuggling plot at the port.

The Bistro celebrates 10 years in Taupō
Ten years is a long time in the restaurant business - the secret is in the source.

Tickled pink! Sea of people come out for great cause
A sea of pink gathered on Wednesday evening at Rotorua's Village Green for the Pink Walk.

SH2 slip: Road to stay closed as more falls
A van travelling through the site was pushed over by falling debris.

Jo Raphael: Return of events sure to create pressure points for struggling sectors
OPINION: Let's make this summer a great one for everyone.

Fresh wave of criticism after Meyer appeal declined
The failed bid to jail teen rapist Jaden Meyer has been slammed as 'manifestly inadequate'

Bay woman named Ms Woman of the Universe NZ
Shock, excitement and pride were all in abundant supply after the win was announced.

Read the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald e-edition here
Click here to read the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald e-edition.

$43m in regional council rates yet to be paid as more than half fail to meet due date
The BOPRC rates bill has been met with surprise and 'shock' among some.

We're not going to take it': Te Puke farmers take a stand
The Te Puke protest is part of a nationwide movement.

'We have been sacrificed': Rotorua residents tell of life around 'MSD Mile'
'I just feel so sad for our beautiful city. In two years, this is how it's become.'

New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae
Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.

Government rules out additional inflation relief as Kiwis' cost of living soars
Inflation prompts upward revision of interest rate forecasts & opens political tax debate.