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What scientists just discovered about Taupō's latest ‘super-eruption’

The gigantic Ōruanui event was big enough to form Lake Taupō and spread ash to Antarctica.

Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for region

The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.

'Where does it stop?': Councillors debate request to consult on previous council decision

A notice of motion was filed ahead of this week's council meeting.

‘Real possibility’ some roads will be abandoned, Transport Minister says

Climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring, could see some roads abandoned.

Entries open for 2023 Rotorua Business Awards

With entries now open, people can nominate the businesses they 'admire and love'

Whakatane turnoff: 30-minute delays expected during roundabout build

Waka Kotahi will be monitoring delays and queues.

Cancer survivor urges support for lifesaving cause

One woman has been fundraising to give back to the charity that helped her through cancer.

Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it

An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.

Pedestrian hit by car outside Rotorua supermarket

The pedestrian was hurt this afternoon outside New World.

Social services provider's income more than doubles to $5m

Most of the trust’s income came from government contracts.

The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days

Online subscribers have their say.

Mark Lister: Relax, AI isn’t taking your job (yet)

History is littered with examples of tech advances bringing significant change to workers.

Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic

A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.

Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

Polic want to hear from anyone with information on Thursday's incident in Whakatāne.

A symphony of sights and sounds

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is coming to Taupō in June.

'I hate it': Four motels in five months is family of seven's rental crisis reality

Tradie living in van with his two dogs says 'brutal' rental market is hard for pet owners.

Flooding hits Ahipara as Civil Defence lifts tsunami advice

The quake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands this afternoon.

One dead, one injured in two-vehicle crash on SH2, road closed

The road is expected to be closed for some time.