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'Hot on my heels': Voss edges Moody as marathon records tumble in Napier
Michael Voss won in 2h 19m 52s, slashing over four minutes off his 2022 mark.
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'I couldn’t even make my bed': Heart problems force mum to quit job
'I felt like the Christmas just gone would be my last.'
Small Business: From childcare to gin – what led to the creation of an award-winning distillery
George White and Stephanie Downer talk to Tom Raynel about Clarity Distilling Company.
Mark Lister: How an early OCR hike could hit markets, mortgages and confidence
Markets see a 0.25% OCR hike in July as almost certain.
Weather chaos drives $8.5m road repair bill
Severe weather has twice consumed a quarter of Rotorua council's road maintenance budget.
From breakdowns to bond: How a bung campervan reshaped one couple’s Kiwi trip
The tourists paid $17k for the Toyota Hiace but it was undrivable within three weeks.
‘Heart of gold’: Tributes to student taken by rare cancer
The former John Paul College prefect was studying engineering at university.
Overgrown footpaths: Resident calls for action on horse dung and weeds
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore says footpath verges are the responsibility of property owners.
'Bledisloe Cup of tap water': NZ's best local drop named ahead of transtasman duel
The Kiwi champ was edged out by Katherine's water plant in the transtasman taste test.
'Most iconic': $1m upgrade to Rotorua tracks and campgrounds
Works will revamp hazard signs, interpretation panels and safety features.
Police probe cat shooting after threatening anonymous note warns of 'poison'
Police are probing the shooting and any link to an earlier poison threat note.
Barber fined $48k over Covid rules shifts business from CBD
Downturn of business, gang tension and homeless among reasons for move.
Motorcyclist charged after pedestrian hit at crossing
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Monday.
‘So much love’: Community steps up for mauled horse Hero
A Givealittle page nearing $5000 has already covered almost $3000 in vet bills.
Rotorua explores options after Iran war hits green bin rollout
The new rubbish system is controversial, with thousands signing a petition against it.
The ultimate Chief: Liam Messam reflects on 20 years with the club
The 42-year-old former captain now mentors players as an athlete development coach.
New tolls on the table in 10-year deal for growing Western BoP
The agreement covers plans for 12,000 new homes, 350ha of industry and 15,000 new jobs.
From fish and chips to fine dining: Locals pitch ideas for old i-Site
The council is seeking tenants for the former i-Site after community consultation.
Man being sought after mother’s death ‘most likely’ dead - police
His car was found abandoned near Rotorua's Green and Blue Lakes.
Fatal crash involving car and school bus: Driver charged, appears in court
The Rotorua crash on November 6 killed 23-year-old Teleia Thompson.
Alleged drugged driving: Judge wants earlier hearing in crash case that left four people dead
Judge Anna Skellern wants the case hearing brought forward.
Four charged over shopping strip brawl in BoP
The men, aged 20 to 28, face charges including assault with a weapon.
Retiree spends thousands, hires lawyer trying to find missing gold bar
The woman says she has met with a police detective as part of her fight.
Second woman charged over fatal bus collision
The Te Ngae Rd crash on November 6 killed 23-year-old Teleia Thompson.
More than 8700 Lakes health staff 'still waiting' for holiday pay after a decade
Health NZ says timesheets since 2009 are being digitised which can be 'time-consuming'.
‘A game for all’: Trailblazer Erin Rush steps up as NZ Rugby president
Rush, 56, becomes New Zealand Rugby’s first female president in 134 years.
Editorial: Lack of prostate cancer screening means men should be proactive
OPINION: The experts cannot agree and for the average man, this seems confusing.
On The Up: Sweet and really smooth – judges hunt for best-tasting tap water
The winner will claim a year of bragging rights and a transtasman showdown.
Rotorua teens light up the stage after seven-year show break
Student leads Grace Gainsford and Storm Yorke win the night with solos.
On The Up: Italian scout slides into Kiwi artist's DMs with surprise invite
The 'originality' of his 'tragic' Marilyn Monroe interpretation caught their attention.