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Mystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main street
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.

Tourists in hot water after biking Tongariro Crossing
Biking is one of the activities banned at the dual world heritage site.

'Many broken hearts': Mother and daughter-in-law die in crash
The pair were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Rd on January 5.

Best of Premium 2023: State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.

Best of Premium 2023: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store
They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.

Motorists call for urgent pothole repairs on major roads
Man's car damaged when he struck a pothole at 100km/h on State Highway 1 near Taupō.

'Kicking the can down the road’: Double-digit rates rises possible
A challenge was put to council staff to reduce a possible 14 per cent rise this year.

So you want to quit your job? How to get hired after 50
Recruiters' top tips for overcoming age discrimination in the employment process.

Health battles to Hairy Maclary: Our top 10 videos of 2023
Visual journalists Alex Cairns and Andrew Warner share their top five videos from 2023.

'Laughing stock': State highway potholes under fire
One motorist slammed the quality of some roads as being 'patches on patches'.

'Your new heart is in the helicopter': Transplant recipient speaks about lifesaving procedure
Without it, “I would’ve been dead”, the 70-year-old said.

Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics
OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.

LeBron James weighs in on Grizzlies star Steven Adams
The all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James didn't mince his words talking about Adams.

Police seek information following double fatal crash near Taupō
Police are asking for help to help determine the cause of a fatal crash near Taupō.

'Heartbroken': Grieving family pays tribute to 'gorgeous' teen after fatal crash
'Jadey girl we love you so damn much. We are all so proud of you...'

Scorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to work
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.

'Happy and vibing': Thousands turn up for Juicy Fest
One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.

Check your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19k
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.

'Get checked': Mother's mole warning after melanoma diagnosis
Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.

A restaurant's struggle, a water mystery, and a jetty: What made news in December
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Two dead after crash near Taupō; separate collision blocks SH2
Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.

Best of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Best of Premium 2023: 'Pension's not enough': 81 and still driving trucks
Some pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.

Health warning for lake as 'potentially toxic' algae blooms
People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.

Visitors stuck on gondola for up to an hour after 'unexpected stoppage'
Skyline Rotorua says stoppages to this extent are rare.

'Doubled' capacity: Inside the new home of NZ's largest kiwi hatchery
The first kiwi chick has already been born at the new facility.

Cost of living crisis, sports field U-turn, and work pauses on fluoridation: What made news in November
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Best of Premium 2023: Meet the landlords who say owning residential rentals is 'almost unviable'
'A killer': Highly leveraged landlords forced out of rental market.