Schoolgirl bus stop bashing: Security firm's service cut weeks before bloody attack
It comes as Rotorua's mayor calls on the Government to give the city more police.
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Double resignation from Murupara Community Board
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Out of options: No funded treatments for brain tumour patient
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‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during Covid
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'The buggers': Visitor gutted after car stolen, dumped — then stolen again
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'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist
"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."
'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on camera
Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.
Strava ranks Rotorua in top 10 mountain biking destinations in the world
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Deane back as Visions boss, still to sell security firm after misconduct ruling
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Pacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challenges
Of the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.
Whakaari/White Island owners relied on GNS Science to monitor and manage island
The judge-alone trial resumed on Wednesday.
Pig carcasses and dirty bus stops rile readers
Taupō readers give their vote in the thumbs up and thumbs down section.
Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'
A star studded cast provides welcome relief from the deep and meaningful.
Love of horses sees horse race named in honour of Julia Wilding
Taupō Racing Club will name a race at Ladies Day after the late Julia Wilding.
Schoolgirl left 'covered in blood' and concussed after bus stop bashing
'The girl came over and just started punching her in the face.'
Te Pāti Māori co-leader faces possible censure for court case comment
Waititi could face censure from Privileges Committee or Speaker.
Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.
'A real measurable difference': 1300 new teachers recruited in 18 months
'Teachers are choosing New Zealand as a place to teach and call home.'
Man who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailed
Crayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.
Search for missing kiwi continues
“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."
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What's Chateau Tongariro's future after sobering report?
The seismic report for the Chateau Tongariro throws its future into question.
Breast cancer survivor shares her journey ahead of Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day will support the more than 25,000 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer this year.
Threatened species on the comeback thanks to Lake Taupō wetlands project
A community grant will help protect species like the Australasian bittern.
From Rotorua to Harvard: Q&A with scholar set to chase his dreams in the US
'I’ve always dreamed of improving people’s lives'.
'Too busy to eat or drink': How often hospital's wards were over capacity in 2022
The nursing union says nurses are "at breaking point" due to the impact.
'Begging for food': Migrant workers claim they have been duped over jobs, Kiwi life
About 200 people are believed to have paid thousands for visas and job offers.
Supercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourism
Supercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.
New Zealand's new Supercars leg revealed
Supercars has a new home in New Zealand with Taupō to host a round next year.