Precious waka given some TLC
A waka carved from a single totara and featured at Taupō Museum has been restored.
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Comment: Happy as working from home
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Letters to the editor: Use of foul language a sign of slide into violence
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'Hauntingly weird' nurse a cautionary tale for all hospital managers.
Aviator Jean Batten disappears from Auckland Airport
Famous aviator's statue removed 40 years after her mysterious disappearance.
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Local Focus: Rising stars face the music - 'Our work is going to pay off'
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NZ Aria finals fill renovated Sir Howard Morrison Centre with music once again
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Review: Comedians donate a night of laughs in support of rainbow community
The charity event was about rallying support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
'Significant change' for Truman Lane traffic as Bay Link build continues
A temporary lane closure is expected to be in place until autumn 2023.
'The voices told me to do it': Trial begins for mum accused of suffocating baby son
The mother is standing trial after allegedly suffocating her newborn against her shoulder.
Labour MP Tāmati Coffey voted off Rotorua Trust
Four out of five candidates who stood again were re-elected.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on KiwiSaver hardship
Our readers have their say on why people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds.
Fifth person arrested for alleged murder of man in Whakatāne
Mark Hohua died in hospital early on June 19 from injuries sustained the previous evening.
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Mamaku community donates 341 cans to food drive
The fire engine collected donations from every street in Mamaku.
Paper-maker's invention bridging culture divides
When people make their own shrouds, they have a connection to it.
Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
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Ten years of collecting donations at medical centre
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Crankworx riders getting 'much better' as fewer end up at hospital
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'Everything was just swirling around': Tornado shatters glasshouse at Aongatete property
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