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New civic plaza, sculpture and wooden courthouse: Council ideas for CBD revealed

The council says it's 'just ideas', and ministers ignored its proposal.

'Spiritual death': How an addict escaped the clutches of gangs and drugs

'I had nothing and there was a spiritual death inside me.'

'A wonderful creative outlet': Rent auditions this week

Centre Stage Taupō is looking for a Rent cast aged 15 to 50 years old.

Mt Ruapehu: Short periods of strong tremors over the weekend

Volcano expert gives the latest on the Mt Ruapehu volcanic activity.

Rotorua bus changes: Eleven routes down to five

The changes aim to simplify the bus network and will also add five CBD stops.

Covid: 4024 new cases, nine deaths linked to virus

In some hospitals, the flu is now a greater cause of respiratory hospitalisation.

Weather: June continues to be wet and mild in Taupō

Taupō's weekly weather wrap

Jo Raphael: Life is fleeting - it's later than you think

OPINION: The clock of life is wound but once.

Latest: Missing man Shane Edwards potentially picked up as a hitchhiker

The person believes they may have picked Edwards up a few days after he went missing.

Lotto punter in Bay of Plenty wins $200K

A Bay of Plenty Lotto punter is now $200 richer with a share of first division prize.

Bay of Plenty residents are jetting off to greener pastures

Thousands are expected to head abroad this year as they look for life and work experience.

MP Kiri Allan's courage: 'This journey has been a gift'

After her brave battle with cancer, the MP reflects on her tough year.

Secrets of a WhatsApp group: Five countries, seven different bouts of Covid-19

A group of Kiwi friends around the world started a group chat. Then each got Covid.

Mark Lister: How does Jerome Powell want to be remembered?

Hopefully, Powell won't buckle like Burns.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on gender identity and inclusivity in teens

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on gender identity.

Comment: Learning to evolve when nestlings take off

OPINION: When you think you have a plan, the people you love most change the game

Opinion: Travel post-Covid is a rigmarole

Scrapping pre-departure testing is good, but we need to stay vigilant.

Tackling dance moves to help 'fantastic' local cause

Richard Trask and Kylie Isbister are one of the dance couples taking on fundraiser.