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Affordable new-build rental homes for Tūrangi
Taupō Iwi to build affordable rental homes in Tūrangi as part of its housing strategy.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers overwhelmingly in favour of funding Trikafta
OPINION: Premium subscribers react to news that drug could be step closer to being funded.
Gym bunnies take out the supreme award at drag inspired cabaret
Taupō drag-inspired acts bring the house down two nights in a row, and all for charity.
Heavy rain warnings: Road closed after large trees come down
An "atmospheric river" weather event is hitting the country.
'They are fast, fit, tough and strong'
Three youngsters from rural towns make up the NZ Junior motorcycling enduro ISDE team.
NZ's literacy crisis and kids unable to read: 'Teachers ask me: Why weren't we trained in this?'
Our children's reading rates are dropping - is structured literacy the answer?
Past student returns to provide inspirational choreography
Tauranga choreographer Cameron Smith returns to his Taupō high school for DanceNZ Made.
Firms pivot to wonky veges and online growth
Taupō business awards celebrate local initiatives in sustainability and online sales.
How to maintain your number one Tripadvisor spot
Taupō business owners talk about their journey towards the biennial business awards.
'A huge advocate': PM pays tribute after death of Te Arawa leader Sir Toby Curtis
Te Arawa's mightiest totara has fallen.
Enjoy music from different cultures at Winter Music Festival
The festival is on this Saturday at the Harvest Church Centre Auditorium.
Gregory Flavell: Search ongoing, appeal for paddle sightings
Gregory Flavell has been missing since Wednesday afternoon last week.
Covid in NZ has 'turned a corner': 496 in hospital today, 16 virus-linked deaths
"We are continuing to track at the lower of what modelling suggested this winter."
Rural community marks Covid jab milestone
Rural nurse says for a small community, Tūrangi has done well with Covid vaccinations
Luke Kirkness: The impact of social media on local politics
OPINION: Good luck to everyone who decided to put their hands up in a local election.
Former Matatini champions fill Rome's ancient Colosseum with waiata
The group is in Italy to perform at the Latium Festival.
'Turning point': Property resale gains not the usual 'cash windfall'
Tauranga, Rotorua feel 'strains of higher mortgage rates and tighter credit conditions'.
Whaka 100: Rotorua CBD race gets national title status
Whaka 100 Eliminator will be raced on a course adjacent to Eat Streat.
RBHS secure thrilling double after last-minute win
Rotorua Boys' High School win third Super 8 rugby title.
'Sacrifice paying a few bills': Māori patients face extra travel burden for surgery
Māori liver cancer patients travel median of 121km compared with 56km for Europeans.
Richard Prebble: Labour nails Sharma drama, Luxon throws Uffindell under a bus
Labour is showing up National on how to handle a scandal.
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
Taupō set to celebrate National Poetry Day
Taupō poetry lovers are in for a treat come National Poetry Day on Friday, August 26.
4811 Covid cases, 21 virus-related deaths; new data reveals NZ's deadliest week
There are 533 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.
Distress beacons: Upgrades near Rotorua to improve search and rescues
Better response for distress beacons in 30m square km of SW Pacific.
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
Letters: A jewel in NZ's crown falls to the bottom of the heap
Our readers have their say
Just the ticket: Tamakis fined for motorway protest
Hannah Tamaki shared an image of her infringement notice online.
Police track accused through bush and blackberry on Central Plateau
A vehicle, trailer and quad bike had been reported stolen.
Jo Raphael: Our local elections need lively debate, discussion and competition
OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.