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Mayoral candidate wants to 'pedestrianise' Tutanekai St
Candidates share their thoughts on topics that also include fluoride and Three Waters.

'Hello, is there anybody there?': Man tells of getting locked inside store
How a man got trapped inside a Hallensteins store.

'Strong demand': $180m retirement village planned for Rotorua
"We are looking at options to best utilise the existing site features."

New principal humbled by pōwhiri
New high school principal in Taupō observes all the good things going on.

Elections 2022 bring co-governance at hapū and iwi level for Tūrangi
The 2019 resident-led protest netted a $24 million council spend in Tūrangi.

'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggle
There is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.

Covid 19: How many lives did NZ's pandemic response save?
NZ remains one of only nine countries with negative excess mortality since pandemic began.

Final fate of Rotorua reserves to be decided at final council meeting of term
The final council meeting of the term will tackle some hot topics.

Moving on up: Inside NZ's lowest-ranked rugby province's revival
King Country's on a mission to end 100th season on a high after 2021's last-placed finish.

Chef's Profile: Sisters Prue and Felicity Campbell
Spotlight on award-winning Taupō restaurant the Brantry Eatery and the Campbell sisters.

Carmen Hall: Let's hope the headwinds facing farmers will abate
OPINION: No matter which way you spin it, the outlook looks grim

The dream team that shares same vision and values
Taupō business finalists for the Westerman Dream Team and the More FM Community Angels

Heavy rain watch issued for region
A front is forecast to bring a burst of rain to many places

Protest planned: 'Our green spaces are not theirs to sell'
Rotorua Lakes Council will meet on Thursday to decide the final fate of seven reserves.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react as costs spiral for farmers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the cost of fertiliser for farmers.

NZ airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A thousand tickets for three months of unlimited travel around New Zealand for $799.

'Amazing show of aroha': Family donation means wahine toa's legacy lives on
The diagnosis was a "tough pill to swallow", but Angela Thrupp never gave up.

'Unprecedented': 145 mill workers locked out without pay for two weeks
'We've never been locked out', an employee of 22 years said.

Pathways project connecting Taupō communities
Taupō gets yet another shared footpath in its pedestrian and cycleway network.

Final stage of Lakefront boardwalk opens
All major construction on the lakefront boardwalk is now complete.

'It's just disgusting': Toilets at league fields destroyed by fire
It is the third time it has been vandalised in a little more than three weeks.

Live: 3693 new cases, 35 Covid-related deaths
The Ministry of Health reveals the latest Covid-19 figures.

Tamaki announces new political party; holds 'mock trial'
Today's protest is led by Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki.

Serious injuries in Wharepapa crash
The road is closed and diversions are in place.

Local Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate Camera
Local lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.

Nandor Tanczos running green campaign for mayoralty
Tanczos was a member of the New Zealand Parliament from 1999 to 2008.

Why Hayden Wilde must wait longer to find out gold fate
The wait will go on for Hayden Wilde.

'His life doesn't end here': Friends and whānau share stories of Taa Toby Curtis at nehu
Hundreds gathered to farewell Taa Toby Curtis.