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Firefighters lose water pressure while fighting blaze inside house
Another crew was able to take over fighting the blaze, but the union says any delay can lead to more damage.
Tauranga City Council turns on tap for non-fluoridated water
One of three planned sites for the community to access non-fluoridated water has opened, even though anti-fluoride campaigners said it was a waste of time.
Rotorua district and regional councils at loggerheads over Ohau channel
The councils disagree over whether a hole in the channel's wall is a breach of consent, and who's to blame.
Holes in lake wall meant to keep polluted water out alarm locals
The Ōhau channel diversion wall divides the water in Lake Rotorua from the cleaner waters of Lake Rotoiti, but large holes in the wall's side have locals sounding alarm bells.
Floating marae among designs showcased at science fair
The marae, built on a platform, would be able to rise above floodwaters and provide people with what would be needed for survival.
Rural practices will benefit from new Waikato medical school, say doctors
Medical students who train rurally are six times more likely to work as a rural doctor, says the Rural Health Network. Audio
'It's on in the Tron': All Blacks talk up Hamilton before tonight's France test
France snubbed Hamilton in their build-up, but the home team have been warmly received.
A quest to find a ute, and a battle with police
When her late husband's ute was stolen, an entire community jumped in to help Sharyn - but not the police.
'Deliberate and sustained': Forestry operator fined $112k for pollution
Seaview Logging and its director Graeme Savill have been convicted and sentenced for polluting a stream in Waihī despite notices to stop.
Toi Ohomai closure will 'condemn another generation to poverty'
The polytechnic provider is to exit Te Pūkenga and re-enter regional governance from the beginning of next year but said to meet the government's financial expectations the Tokoroa campus may have to…
'Never had a heyday': Council-owned holiday park closes
The holiday park only attracts up to 250 visitors a year and is costing ratepayers $30,000 a year.
No timetable, no set stops could be working for Tauranga public transport
The on-demand public transport trial uses electric vans which can be ordered through an app.
'Hearts shattered': Grandma grieves loss of talented teen jockey
Ngakau Hailey loved his whānau and put his heart and soul into whatever he did, his grandmother says.
'They are the losers': Hamiltonians react to French rugby team snub
Hamilton residents and business owners say it's the Les Bleus' loss if they won't stay in Kirikiriroa before the final test against the All Blacks on 19 July. Audio
'Back to basics': New policing team on the beat in Rotorua CBD
A local store owner has been threatened and her shop broken into but says having police on the streets is making a big difference.
Parking problems in The Mount: 'Nothing is off limits'
Parking woes in Mount Maunganui have led the council to seek out-of-the-box solutions. Audio
Waikato River's water flow increased ahead of heavy rainfall
Releasing water into the river creates additional capacity within the region's hydroelectric system.
Kinleith pulp and paper mill falls silent
The Kinleith pulp and paper mill in South Waikato was opened by Prime Minister Sidney Holland in 1954.
Fears more will be homeless with only four emergency motels left in Rotorua
More people now have no shelter and are visible on the streets, the head of one charity says. Audio
Injured homeless woman sleeps in her car on hospital grounds
Nicola was discharged nearly two weeks ago, but has nowhere to go.
Media attention, political pressure credited with solving cardiac surgery waitlist
Cardiac Society of New Zealand chairperson says the waitlist had reduced from 110 to 10 patients.
Tom Phillips likely to be 'moving quite regularly' in cold bush - hunter
The oldest missing Phillips child will celebrate yet another birthday on the run today, but an experienced bushman says it is likely to be a miserable day.
A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton
Hamilton will once again have an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning this morning. Audio
Electrical fault causes airbridge malfunction
No members of the public were on the airbridge at the time.
New North Island classrooms ease pressure on teaching space
Education Minister Erica Stanford admitted using libraries as classrooms would be concerning.