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Hotel owner accuses DoC of favouring failed park businesses over viable Skotel
Sam Clarkson says Skotel needs at least eight on-site staff for emergencies.
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Letter from a childhood friend: David Attenborough writes to Taupō centenarian
Attenborough turns 100 on May 8.
Cars 'hurtling' over hill: Why new average speed cameras are welcomed
Fines for drivers speeding on SH5 south of Rotorua will begin from May 12.
Work starts on NZ’s largest approved solar farm between Taupō and Napier
The 700,000-panel Te Rahui solar farm is set to become a landmark.
On The Up: Kiwi showjumper soaring over multiple sclerosis
Julie Davey marked her 50th birthday riding at the World Cup Final in Texas.
The schools with the biggest fall in NCEA L3 achievement – and how they’re fixing it
Our interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.
'Extremely tight timeframe': Mayor reacts to reform ultimatum
Government gives local councils three months to decide who stays and who goes.
'Engaged and connecting': Kaimanawa horses in training for new homes
The wild Kaimanawa herd is at about 520 horses, above DoC's 300 target.
'I felt I was eligible': Businessman loses appeal over $41k wage subsidy fraud
A judge upholds Reuben Crook's sentence of eight months' home detention.
How lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth more
Sydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.
Renowned Austrian neurologist killed in late-night SH1 crash
An obituary said she significantly shaped the care of Parkinson's disease patients.
'All the hard work is starting to pay off': Taupō boxer eyes Games spot
Connor Campbell was the only Kiwi to reach the World Boxing Cup quarter-finals in Brazil.
New fertiliser factory offers hope to farmers amid supply crisis
Fertiliser manufacturer Tnue opens its first factory in Taupō.
'Profound betrayal': Couple lose $165k in 'callous' business-share scam by trusted friend
The immigrant couple said they took their friend at her word, and lost their life savings.
Urea squeeze solution: New low-emissions plant opens at Taupō eco park
The new plant uses zero‑carbon geothermal energy to coat urea granules.
Govt announces extra $100k support for Wellington flood victims
Dozens have been forced out of their homes after last week's record storm.
Sheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel
'Hunterville is a destination now – it’s gaining more and more offerings.'
Temperatures to plunge to single digits in parts of NZ this weekend
Despite the cold, good weather conditions are on the way.
Locals ‘hoping for the best’ spotted alleged murder victim’s body in house fire
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.
'I wish I could swap places with my brother': Sister jailed after 10-year-old died in crash
Kaci Tauroa's 'prolonged course of very bad driving' resulted in a deadly crash on SH1.
Manu Vatuvei returns to the ring as Yama headlines stacked BX-9 boxing card
Former rugby league player Vatuvei will fight Tokoroa's Michael Tuaiti.
First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region
Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.
'Heartbreaking': Desert Rd back open after triple-fatal crash
All three people travelling in the car were killed, while a truck driver was also injured.
Five men charged after alleged arson at Taupō meth lab
The blaze broke out about 5.40am on Tauhara Rd in Taupō on Sunday.
'Carry their absence still': Worldwide commemorations to mark Anzac Day
As well as services at home, Anzac Day is being marked from South Korea to South Sudan.
Evacuated man describes sound of thunder as hillside collapsed into villas
Tolls have been waived on Northern Gateway after alternative route left impassable.
18-hour deluge and thunderstorms to soak upper North Island before icy Anzac Day
Despite the deluge, Anzac Day dawn services are forecast to be mostly dry.
Man who died in car crash was boarder at Rangataua house where body was found burned
Police say the Rangataua house fire appears to have been deliberately lit.
Receivers’ $1m bill: Family bankruptcies leave boat firm creditors facing big shortfall
Trevor Terry and his two sons, Brock and Rhys, were bankrupted in August 2025.
Local state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alert
The state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.