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Budget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debt
Loans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.
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Californian artist brings the moa back from extinction
The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
App allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown away
Cafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.
To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete
There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.
Life gave her MS but her husband gave her wheels
The couple have tailored a campervan to ensure travel is still an option.
School's only male teacher is a winner with students
Trevor Harvey explains what it's like to be the only male teacher at his school.
Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell."
Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at Tūrangi property
An adjacent walkway is blocked off.
In a pickle? We've got the constable for you
Taupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Line in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campground
Foreshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.
Taupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipe
Cordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.
Vehicle takes scenic route, crashes into clifftop viewing platform
The lookout is popular with sightseers and hides a water treatment plant underneath.
Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars
It's all about location for Taupō's 'magical' Winter Festival light show.
New Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forward
Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.
Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers
When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.
'Left for dead': E-scooter rider badly injured in hit-and-run
Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.
Dream moves closer for Taupō's ecological corridor
More than 1000 children took part in the environmental carnival.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Council flogs off number one licence plate to pay the bills
'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.
A free feed is the signature dish in this town
Twice a month the Tūrangi community sits down to dinner.
Perfect gift for the town with everything - an ambulance
The generous donation is a way of saying thanks to the town that's been kind to them.
Kiwi Blokarters battle it out on dry Nevada lake bed
The dry Ivanpah Lake is one of the best places in the world for blokarting.
Special RSA bar leaner is the place to share stories
Southeast Asia vets have a table to call their own in the Tokaanu-Tūrangi RSA.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Taupō Supercars round looks set to be permanent fixture
Supercars Championship organisers say a second NZ round is not out of the question.
NZ approach to youth driver training 'the definition of insanity'
Motorsport park owner says the death of a child takes a long time to heal.