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Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access
OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
First-class fashion at second-chance show for hospice
Lake Taupō Hospice Shop is putting on a fashion show with a twist.
Hash out the cooking plans for this Labour Weekend
Looking for a perfect brunch recipe this long weekend? Look no further!
Native species make stunning comeback
Twenty years ago Mt Pirongia was no place to be a native bird.
Huge garden and native nursery to provide free food and jobs
An ambitious project to grow fresh food for the community is under way in Taupō.
Could you help kick breast cancer to the kerb?
Volunteers are wanted to take to the streets for this year's Pink Ribbon Appeal.
Towering redwoods and crashing falls for Taupō's walkers
Taupō and Rotorua alike provided excellent backdrops for Taupō's walking groups this week.
Medical school with rural focus ‘long overdue’ - King Country GP
"We need nurses and midwives out in the rural areas, not just doctors."
Coromandel roading update
Waka Kotahi has provided an update on the progress of bridge construction at SH25A
Curtain falling on crucial Mt Ruapehu ski season
“We’ve had an absolute cracker of a year."
Mahuta optimistic about life outside of Parliament
“Hana is in and I’m out and I’m going to move on".
Watch: Speeding car crashes off dragway, narrowly misses family at AutoFest show
Car smashed through track fence, missing food trucks and family by metres.
Which electorate gave Liz Gunn's NZ Loyal party the most votes?
The electorate where it got the largest preliminary support got just under 1200 votes.
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke youngest MP in 170 years
The Māori seat of Hauraki-Waikato is set to have a new MP, the youngest ever.
Rolling over to a new petanque field
Petanque has a new home in Taupō thanks to council help.
Burning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissions
The Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.
Get moving, stay seated with chair yoga
Exercise without leaving your chair? It can be done, says Taupō instructor.
Breaking the cycle of crime: 'Some want to get out of it, but might need a bit of help'
Hamilton police officer connects detainees with support services.
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NZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiry
NZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.
Manu World Champions to be crowned in Aotearoa this summer
No one dive bombs like the Kiwis.
John Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'
John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.
Crews battle fire at landfill site near Huntly
Charges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.
Two superstar sprinters may divide loyalties by clashing next month
The pair used to be stablemates when trained by Jamie Richards and raced each other twice.
Mahuta hopes Māori progress won’t be reversed
Ousted Labour MP hopes Māori progress won’t go backwards
Cooking the Books podcast: Your bank account is changing - here’s what you need to know
Between a Commerce Commission investigation and law changes, there's a lot going on.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending October 13
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, October 13.
Opinion: How Sam Cane proved he's anything but a 's*** Richie McCaw'
The All Black captain did his talking on the paddock.
National's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslide
National MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.
Waikato election 2023 results: National, Te Pāti Māori sweep through
Reaction from around the region.
Final results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from here
The Herald answers your questions on what happens now.
Revealed: The candidates who got the least votes
Some candidates scraped together just a meagre handful of votes.
'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to Labour
Final election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.