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'Hope it doesn't get too big': Geothermal pool appears metres from home

One resident only lives two metres from where the geothermal pool has appeared.

Live: 6 deaths, 1653 new Covid cases; Figures at lowest rates since February

The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 2425.

SH41 drivers asked to slow down for wetland birds

The week to get involved and learn about conservation from Taupō, to Tūrangi to Mangakino.

Felix Desmarais: Unlocking my love for the regions

OPINION: Big city life might be action-packed, but living in the regions has its perks.

Plans to move high needs homeless out of Fenton St hotel

Why some high needs homeless on Fenton St could be moved away.

Senior UK govt minister to visit Taupō dairy company

Taupō dairy factory Miraka connects through UK and Māori-owned business trade agreement.

First job in 10 years: 'I've got my mana back'

Stats NZ: Unemployment rate for Māori was 5.5% in June 2022, down from 7.8% in June 2021.

Bay of Plenty fightback falls short as semifinals confirmed

Canterbury will play Wellington in the Farah Palmer Cup semifinals.

Motorcyclist dead after crash near Taupō

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash around 1.45pm.

'Not if but when': Expert fears measles outbreak amid low immunisation rates

For Māori children the risk is greater with only 41.2 per cent of tamariki immunised.

Building industry skilled labour shortage: Firm hired 52 staff, lost 54 to poaching

Builders' views: Is there poaching in the industry and how do you retain staff?

Māori priced out of developing orchards, Zespri reviewing its licence process

"A high licence price takes away opportunity for Māori land development which is a shame."

'A little bit more outrageous': Steve Chadwick's life in politics - and what's next

Chadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.

'Either we give in... or we put up a fight': Locked-out mill workers speak out

There are 145 staff in their third week without pay.

'I felt a sharp metal object up against my neck': Bus driver tells of knife attack

The bus driver, whose identity was obscured, described the shocking actions.

Local Focus: Kalaadevi Ananda on Candidate Camera

Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda discusses her plan for Rotorua.

Ram raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 charges

Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.

Nine Covid-related deaths, 2318 new community cases today

There are 357 people in hospital with the virus, including seven in intensive care.