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Energy coaches helping with the shock of electricity bills
They used sheets to cover the windows because curtains were too expensive.
Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.
Burnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state houses
Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.
Reality a 'highly recommended' and 'gripping drama'
Tina Satter’s debut as director is the film Reality about NSA translator Reality Winner.
‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on road
Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.
Join the Rams: King Country seeks support for Lochore Cup showdown
King Country Rams reach the 2024 Lochore Cup final after thrilling 34-31 win.
Community development advisor shares the secrets to a good charity
With more than 300 community groups operating in Taupō, coordination is key.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
Review: Robot Dreams 'delightful entertainment' for all ages
Simple 2D animation miraculously captures depth of emotion, Jen Shieff writes.
Offering a panorama from the mountains to the sea
The forest has more than 1200ha of unlogged native bush to explore.
Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
News from around Waikato
Celebrating achievements of Taiea te Taiao
Taiea te Taiao – Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor – celebrates achievements.
Whangamatā man appears in court over Michael Bennett’s death in Te Urewera
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Waikato wetland fire under control
Fenz was able to stand down its air operations around 5pm on Wednesday.
Rural news
Waikato wetland fire under control
Fenz was able to stand down its air operations around 5pm on Wednesday.
Weather outlook: Saturday the soggiest in a rain-spoiled Labour Weekend
Labour weekend forecast holds little for Kiwis who'd hoped for some mid-spring sunshine.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
11 bidders slug it out for the worst house on the best street - 'we were blown away'
Villa that had been vacant for 10 years fetches $2.66 million at auction.
Luxury home linked to ex-Du Val director fails to sell at auction
The home did not attract any bids.
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Mt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikely
Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.