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Race to find bone marrow match: 'There is a little boy here who needs your help'
'If they can’t help my son, we are hoping they might be able to save other kids.'
Alpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weed
The Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing
Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.
Infant whale washes up on BoP beach
DOC staff and iwi were called to the site Thursday morning.
Three arrested after vape store burglary
The store manager says the burglary was 'shocking and upsetting'.
Burglary at Rotorua vape store
Police investigating a burglary at the Shosha vape store at the Redwood Centre in Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner
'Blindsided and betrayed': Bid for two more years of Rotorua homeless motels shocks
The mayor and MP say they are disappointed by the housing ministry's move.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
The woman was shopping at a Rotorua New World when she was asked to leave the store.
At least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'
About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.
Resident group Restore Rotorua deputy chairwoman Carolyne Hall
Carolyne Hall feels blindsided and betrayed by politicians.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Minister says short skifield concession good for Treaty negotiations
Several iwi oppose any use of their sacred mountain.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Call for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafe
But one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.
Watch: Gang of masked and hooded thieves ram-raid tech store
The owner got a shock when he arrived at his work and saw what the thieves did.
NZME snares 22 Voyager Media Award nominations
Glitzy prizegiving event to be held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s Viaduct on May 24.
WATCH: Rotorua tech store ram-raided
The ram raid of PC Hutt in Tutanekai St, Rotorua was captured on an in-store security camera.
24 hours lost in the bush
A kayaking trip on the Kaituna River near Rotorua went wrong for one paddler.
Council public meeting in Rotoiti
Rotorua Lakes Council staff and elected member met with residents in Rotoiti, where discussion was dominated by discussions about a sewerage scheme.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Rotorua commercial premises ram raided overnight
Damage to the front of The PC Hutt in Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner
Early morning ram raid at Rotorua electronics store
'Up to eight offenders entered the store.'
Family picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire
"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
How much abused Kāinga Ora rubbish dumping day will cost taxpayers
Further Kāinga Ora rubbish days are now on hold after locals took advantage.
The woes of wool
Brent Mountford, Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president, says the state of the wool industry is "the pits". Video / Alex Cairns
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Whakapapa, Tūroa reveal 2024 season pass prices as skifields go it alone
Lower-mountain and long-term passes, can the new operators make the ski season work?
Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight
Results from the weekend's games.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.