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Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost

Edgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.

Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze

Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.

Fugitive hands himself in to police in Taupō

He will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.

'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k

An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.

How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer

Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.

Celebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this month

Pilot was a significant force behind the Eastland rescue helicopter.

New year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarket

He started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.

Police continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō court

Information sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday

Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'

Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.

ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places

A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.

Major North Island route closed for two months

Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.

Man’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dip

A rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.

Out-of-town buyer carves up multi-million-dollar Lake Tarawera estate

He's keeping the luxury bach and selling off the rest.

'Set the standard': Rotorua teen's record-breaking swim at champs

The coach praises Swim Rotorua's star swimmers for leadership and resilience in Australia.

Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success

A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.

'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers

More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.

Opinion: The unexpected hospital experience every food critic should try

Rotorua hospital praised for gourmet meals, defying traditional hospital food stereotypes.

Scientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightings

Safeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.