A 16-year-dream became reality when Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Ōruanui hapū, a sub-tribe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, reopened its marae north of Taupō recently, after being closed for two years. 

Boom Boom – the dinosaur sculpture by Gregor Kregar – whose installation in Riverside Park blew up into widespread media coverage has celebrated its first birthday. 

Mercury is planning up to $1 billion in new investment at its Ngā Tamariki and Rotokawa geothermal fields.

Students arrive at school to a warm welcome after taking part in the Wednesday Challenge.

LETTER: A message from Glynn Pointon, husband of Mary Pointon, of 63 years.  

Spa Jam takes place at Spa Park BMX track on May 30-31. It is open to all ages with action happening from midday on both days. It is $15 to ride. There are cash prizes and all proceeds go back into improving the park.