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Increased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summer
People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.
Specialist nurse raising awareness and money for rare diseases
Specialist nurse tackling mountain to raise funds and awareness of rare diseases.
Waikato councils unite for special local te reo Māori project
Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel want to nurture growth of te reo Māori.
Art Attack Workshop to be held this Saturday
Animal Protection: Youth International Art Exhibition creations to begin this Saturday.
Warm hearts and warm jerseys thanks to knitting group
A group of residents at a Taupō retirement village have been stitching for a good cause.
'High danger': Risk avalanches could hit Ruapehu mountain huts, skiers warned
'There is a very real risk of avalanches around club huts', mountain operator says.
Local business fuels learning and play
Students at a Taupō school receive daily hot lunches and sports equipment from Pita Pit.
Drawing on genius to take top award
A Taupō author has taken home a top accolade at national book awards.
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
Waipā project reconnects community with awa
Thousands of native plants have been added to the riparian margin along the Waipā River.
Glitter and gangs in CBD
An update on crime in the Taupō region from Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone
Winner's $1 million Lotto surprise
Winner not a regular player and the $1 million was “totally unexpected”.
Plan highlights ongoing impacts of Coromandel storms
Thames Coromandel District Council has finalised its disaster recovery plan.
First XV receives funds for trip
Te Awamutu Senior Rugby Sub-Union centenary auction invests $1500 in future reps.
Magpies stage third consecutive great escape
Hawke’s Bay keep finding ways to win, starting NPC season with three victories.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
'They were like my children': Woman accuses neighbour of shooting her dogs
Sharna Saunders says she wants to forget what she saw after they were allegedly shot.
Chiefs to kick off new Super Rugby Pacific season against Crusaders
The 2024 draw for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific competition has been released.
Local youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglaries
One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.
Economists revise their forecasts after dairy price slump
A 'bloodbath' was expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction - and it delivered.
Farmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightens
Lower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.
1960s lessons still valid in 2023
American 60s romp still has lessons for 21st century.
Dance to bring story of birth, life and death to the stage
Mangawhai choreographer Gabrielle Thomas' work Tomo comes to Hamilton.
One person in hospital after kitchen blaze in Hamilton
A person has been injured after a kitchen fire broke out in a Hamilton home today.
Waikato rejig squad for Magpies clash
The Waikato team will take on the Hawke's Bay Magpies in Napier tonight.
Housing changes delayed for Hamilton
Improved rules to manage flood hazards take priority over higher-density rules.
The ultimate event for women is back this weekend
Hamilton Women’s Lifestyle Expo brings best lifestyle companies together under one roof.
End of an era: Royal favourite Huka Lodge to close for 8-month refurb
The favourite lodge of rock stars and royalty is to take its last guests in April.
Kill it while you study it, says marine pest expert
A caulerpa expert says 'kill it while you figure out how fast it grows'.
Te Awamutu-based Nutrinza bolsters accreditation for outstanding feed safety practices
Leading NZ animal feed nutrition and manufacturing company Nutrinza is now accredited.
Three hats, two restaurants, one town on the culinary map
Two Taupō restaurants have been given exclusive ratings reserved for the country's best.
Renowned scientist honoured for dedication to marine conservation
Biodiscovery work has provided new hope in the fight against many diseases
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.