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Police seek information after series of arson in Taupō

One of the homes had a family asleep inside when it happened.

Chiefs changes ahead of 2020 Super Rugby campaign

Chiefs and Blues face off in pre-season match at Waihī.

Councillor claims Mayor exerted 'pressure' on him to leave lobby group

"They wanted to know if they could 'trust me'" - councillor

Ōpōtiki to officially gain macrons: 'It's business as usual' says mayor

District name now aligns with name of the town.

'Pretty freaky': Shark spotted in shallows at Ōhope beach

Beachgoers got more than they bargained for at the beach today.

Four prisoners injured after prison van crashes north of Taupō

The accident happened on SH1 between Chestnut Rd and Ohakuri Rd.

Sixty sawmill staff lose their jobs, told over Christmas holidays

Putaruru sawmill goes into receivership owing up to $3m with 60 job losses.

World champion and now a Halberg finalist

Lisa Adams' rise in the world of shot put has been impressive and it just got better.

E. Coli in the water: Three possible causes for Kawerau scare

Backflow preventers to be installed at every residential property.

Tauranga Half: Course record obliterated

Braden Currie's Tauranga Half course record has been beaten by a large margin.

Local Focus: Life between the flags

A day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Like a war zone': Bay of Plenty woman escapes Aussie bush fires

''When we walked back we didn't expect to have a house.''

Mazda Demio woes: Thefts, joy rides, dumping

One theft victim has spent more on towing and repairs that what her car is worth.

Local Focus: Rotoiti's new water treatment plant

Scheme to filter sewage wins bouquets for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Person dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rāhui being put in place

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.

Two people rescued after boat sinks on Lake Taupō

The incident happened west of Whangamata Bay.

There is only one 'Best Boy': What Rotorua residents named their dogs

Did your dogs name make the top ten? Or is your pooch one-of-a-kind?

Esteemed judge remembered for fairness, wit and humanity

"Rob was gregarious, warm, fun, brilliant."