Call for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua council
The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.
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Going above and beyond in support of touch
Nominations open for Bunnings Home Ground Heroes – celebrating local touch legends.
Yaba Daba Do – Red Stag Timber want two from two
The Red Stag team is determined to give winning the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix a good go.
Woman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean
‘Baby could die – those were her words.'
How Aquabots are leading charge for diversity in tech
Young female engineers from Rotorua will compete at the Aquabots finals in June.
'Simply devastating': School rallies after death of hostel student
Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support in place for the school community.
Owed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'
Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.
'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service change
Bay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.
Williamson ton guides Black Caps to tri-series final
Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final.
Man on trial accused of killing his friend after fight over messages to girlfriend
Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island
People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.
Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel
Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault
Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.
‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury
Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.
Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.
Opinion: How fixed income can ease the pressure on conservative savers
Term deposit rates have fallen from over 6% to mid-fours recently.
Maketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shoreline
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.
'Like Meremere raceway': Boy racers terrorise residents
'Someone’s going to get really hurt.'
Opinion: Rotorua deserves answers on housing crisis impact
Local readers have their say.
‘Buckle up’: Tāmati Coffey and husband expecting another baby
The couple and surrogate mother are committed to sharing the journey online.
‘Horrendous’: Ōpōtiki hit by wave of foul odour complaints
The council received seven odour complaints but Facebook reports suggest 60-80.
Judge’s maths blunder won’t change jail sentence for mobster
Tihema Nuttall's sentence will stay the same despite a judge's error.
Overseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua
'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'
‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivities
The Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.
Waitangi - Mō Te Aroha O Te Iwi, For The Love Of The People
Thousands attend official Waitangi Day event in Rotorua. Video / Kelly Makiha
Howzat! Siblings embrace culture with Māori cricket selection
Sadie and Cohen Stewart are having a ball representing their iwi in Māori cricket.
Learn and earn: Rotorua expert leads 'unique' new Māori performing arts degree
Jamus Webster takes up role after nearly 30 years at Rotorua Boys' High School.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.