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As the temperature drops, Kiwis prepare to hit the slopes.
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Tukino Skifield a jewel in the winter crown
Tukino is located on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu with an elevation base of 1700m.
Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree
Three separate incidents involved three victims.
Homicide inquiry: Mystery surrounds death of Rotorua man
Mystery surrounds the death of Rotorua man Adrian Humphreys.
Rotorua's airshed will be extended from Friday
The increased area is to include future developments and will help protect air quality.
Premium Debate: the merits of early childhood education
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Severe thunderstorm watch for region, small tornado warning
Thunderstorms could become severe in the between 9am and 4pm.
Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low
But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.
Justice Tahana takes her oath on Rotoiti's Te Waiiti Marae
Historic moment as new judge sworn in on marae witnessed by whānau and peers.
One dead in crash at Waimangu, south of Rotorua
Police were called to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5.
17 days of winter wonder: Taupō Winter Festival returns
The Taupō Winter Festival runs from July 8 to 24.
Aphasia: What is it and how can you help?
Having Aphasia can leave people feeling isolated and unable to communicate effectively.
Awards a thrill for local authors
Two authors and three children's books from the Central Plateau in book awards.
Van der Kaay on her way to Commonwealth Games
Van der Kaay won a bronze medal in the mixed relay at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Northern Stars hold off late charge from Magic
The Northern Stars needed all their poise to stamp out a late-charging Magic.
Stolen patches and violent attacks: Police 'put the hammer down' as gang tensions rise
In one incident Black Power members stole Mongrel Mob patches.
TV personality dives into Surviving and Growing Through Grief
Talking about painful things with humour. Grief and healing with entertainer Pio Terei.
Reported truck on fire a false alarm, vehicle located
Police have been called to a truck fire on SH30 this evening.
Back to black: Council books return to surplus
The last surplus was $600,000 in August 2021.
Grandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up run
Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.
'Like a massive explosion': Mother describes horror crash
"The impact from the accident was immense."
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Where have all the children gone?
OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.
Premium Debate: On emergency housing motels, a stranger's gift and a sector in crisis
Subscribers have their say.
'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch
Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.
'The time has come': Haka performers sign petition to give more to Te Matatini
"The funding has always fallen short for Te Matatini."
'Whoosh': Residents describe shocking moment their homes flooded
One resident described how a 'dirty river had run through the whole house'.
Queen's Birthday Art Trail to feature 24 local artists
Taupō Art Connection is hosting its ninth annual Queen's Birthday Art Trail.
Auckland, North Island centres under severe storm watch - harbour bridge warning
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
Govt raised idea to use Rotorua reserves for housing in early 2021
The reserves were originally considered for 'temporary' housing.
Vehicle crashes into power pole in Rotorua
Police were called to the crash about 1.59pm
8436 Covid cases, 18 virus-related deaths
In seven weeks the total number of deaths with Covid has increased by over 600.
Letters: Rotorua a dumping ground for other towns' homeless
Our readers have their say.
Ngongotahā resident: 'We were damn lucky it stopped raining when it did'
It was a nervous night for Ngongotahā residents as the Ngongotahā Stream quickly rose.
Opinion: Abusing people just for doing their job is not okay
Angry people should instead try a bit of kindness.