'Pretty much ashes': Te Kaha home gutted by fire
A Te Kaha couple's two-bedroom home was 'totally gutted' by fire.
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Race against time to save native species from myrtle rust
Researchers are in the first stage of a long-term resistance breeding programme.
Two Rotorua Lotto players win second division
Twenty-five players nationwide won on Saturday night.
Hundreds of dogs find new homes thanks to 'super-engaged' animal control team
Taupō's dog pound has been recognised for its innovative adoption approach.
Alleged fleeing driver: Arrests after car crashes in central Rotorua
The crash happened early Sunday morning.
'High stakes': How horrific trial, PhD and Rotorua inspired debut novel
'You can see bits of the city in the book. I really tried to make it exactly this place.'
'It's pretty awesome': Mother lands first job at age 41
The woman completed the course, with a 90 per cent success rate getting wāhine into jobs.
Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.
SH2 reopened after serious Bay crashes, one dead, six in hospital
Two serious Bay crashes resulted in road closures of several hours.
'They really are a problem': Fence aims to stop destructive pest spreading
If not controlled, wallabies can cause millions of dollars in damage.
'Suspicious' fire in Tauranga and 'well-involved' Te Kaha blaze keep firefighters busy
The cause of a fire at a Mount Maunganui building is under investigation.
Dancing for Hospice: Reality TV star, pro dancers and radio host form judging panel
The panel includes two Dancing with the Stars alumni.
'Lucky to have my leg': 12yo girl fights rare, aggressive cancer
Lucia's 15-month ordeal included having leg-saving surgery using donor bone from overseas.
Roads v public transport. Why we can and should have both
OPINION: Sonya Bateson says we don't have to sacrifice one to gain the other.
Mark Lister: Two simple rules for successful share investing
Opinion: If you follow these two rules, it’s hard to go wrong.
Robber flees in stolen car after smash and grab at jeweller's
Man's getaway vehicle had been taken from a public car park in Whakatāne earlier.
'We've come a long way': 42 Kāinga Ora homes built for families
Housing Minister Megan Woods opened the development.
Coffey reveals special connection to Kiri Allan on campaign trail
Coffey vows to fight for East Coast - and reveals a special connection to Kiri Allan.
Rotorua's Cook Islands shop embraces language week celebrations
"I looked around and saw none of our food. It gave me the passion."
'I feel like a little kid again': Museum guide jumps for joy at restoration news
It has been a long fight for those fiercely in favour of restoring it.
-3C! Region dips below zero as another cold weekend looms
Lovely stargazing conditions but cold.
'Just incredible': In-demand manufacturer's backlog goes from 22 to 100 weeks
Staff wanted for Rotorua export companies investing millions into equipment and expansion.
Ram raiders make 'massive mess' of shop in 90 seconds
One trips and nearly faceplants in the rush to leave the ransacked store.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts
The trial is nearing the end of its 12th week after originally being set down for six.
'Sexual deviancy': Serial groper Jason Trembath jailed again
His lawyer said Trembath was 'wound up' after playing tennis before his latest offending.
'Sold out': Pie eaters taste test duck pie awarded NZ's best
One man has been taking trips to the bakery for more than 25 years to taste the pies.
'It’s a wicked thing to do': Second pohutukawa dying, poisoning suspected
“This is the fifth or sixth tree poisoned like this in the last few years.”
Tūrangi bed and breakfast scores national award
A bed and breakfast in Tūrangi is celebrating nabbing a national award.
All steamed up over new Māori words
Six new te reo Māori words have been revealed at NZ's steamiest industry event.
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Taupō & Tūrangi Herald readers have their say on the week.