Christmas weather looking favourable but thunderstorm risk before then
There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.
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Harvard-bound Medical student's desire to uplift Māori health inequalities
Māori student breaking a glass ceiling.
Humble, strong police leader makes policing commitment to community
Rotorua's new police boss didn't plan on climbing the ladder, so why is he now in charge?
Holiday hotspots gear up for city slickers, Covid cases soar
Rural medical centres could reach breaking point if staff fall ill.
Booze culture: 'Targeted measures are a better solution'
OPINION: Alcohol Beverages Council warns against an 'emotional' response.
‘Don’t give up’: Young family tells of buying first home as others wait for price falls
'We were pretty determined. We had probably looked at about 30 houses.'
Watch: Local sport ground vandalised by motorbikes
Video has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.
Roots Café sharing the unique fusion of South African food
Meet the couple behind Roots Café and enjoy a unique experience.
Activities rock for rest home residents
Residents at a Taupō rest home have been crafting surprises for the local community.
Nativity sees meeting of generations
Friends from across generations met at a special Christmas event in Taupō recently.
Golds, silvers and personal bests for local athletes
Taupō's Special Olympic athletes smashed their events at the Summer Games.
Project Tongariro celebrates community award
Project Tongariro celebrated recognition of their hard work recently.
42,740 cases, 64 deaths in past 7 days; Covid wave keeps climbing
Wastewater virus levels are trending upwards as health officials release Covid numbers.
Setting up Santa for a cheerful Christmas
Police have a safety message for Santa this festive season.
Rotorua Christmas Day Community Lunch needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help run the Rotorua Christmas Day Community Lunch.
Salvation Army prepares 300 Christmas hampers to spread festive cheer
Volunteers have helped put together the festive treats.
New home inquiries plummet, dream homes downsize
Stand-alone house consents across New Zealand have dropped by nearly 3000.
Man found dead at Rotorua emergency housing hotel
Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
Business digest: New CEO appointed, roof shouts, awards
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Call for donations 'big or small' as appeal enters final week
Time is running out to donate to this year's Christmas appeal.
Highmark Homes founder Bob Hunt retires after 60 years
'It’s been a privilege': Highmark Homes founder retires after 60 years.
How to do Christmas on a budget: Tips and tricks from budget advisers
'Do the best you can on what you can afford.'
Mark Lister: Opportunities amid market volatility in 2023
'Be cautious, patient, and sensible with your finances in the new year'
Rental investigation: Tenants offered other accommodation
Premises does not have consent for its current use, says MBIE.
Dairy door kicked in overnight - cigarettes, vapes and tills stolen
CCTV shows five men breaking Mourea Mini Mart's roller door and glass doors to gain entry.
Kelly Makiha: Housing accord missing vital details
OPINION: There are positive signs but when exactly will emergency housing woes end?
Rotorua's SPCA is already at capacity, but is bracing for a summer influx
Rotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.
Bay business house events having a great day at the office
Hammers and hard drives are being switched for golf clubs and darts.
'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum
OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.
Q&A: L.A.B discuss their summer tour, and leaving egos at the door
L.A.B: 'We feel like we're making some of the best songs we've ever done.'
Ho ho hold up: More ratepayer dosh without consultation?
OPINION: Commissioners' decision to skip consultation indicates they've stopped listening.
Contracted emergency housing decision is a 'bob each way', local leader says
What do locals think of the commissioners' decision to grant resource consent to motels?