Rotorua Lakes Council has at least six new councillors
'The voters have clearly demonstrated that they want change.'
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New mayor Tania Tapsell's first 100 days - what's in store
Tapsell is not backwards in coming forwards for her plans for Rotorua.
Pinnacle Health hack: Sensitive files posted to the dark web
Cyber ransom gang turns the screws. A possible Russian connection emerges.
Lienert-Brown shines on return but BOP advance to NPC semis
While a successful outing for Lienert-Brown, it was Bay of Plenty who took the spoils.
Horror weekend: Police respond after four fatal crashes
Police were called to the incident about 2.30pm.
Taupō mayor says still work to be done
Taupō mayor David Trewavas is looking forward to seeing major projects completed.
'Close call': 7 votes separate Māori candidates in regional council race
Progress results are in for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Beating the stigma of limited vision: Why Haehaetu is sharing her story now
Haehaetu Barrett has had visual impairment for most of her life. Few have known until now.
Two dead in two separate crashes in Taupō
Two separate crashes claimed two lives in Taupō last night.
Mayoral upset for Whakatāne looks likely
Victor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.
Mayor looks for a plan B after 'disappointing' result
Current Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.
Tania Tapsell has claimed mayoral victory in Rotorua
Tania Tapsell has claimed mayoral victory in Rotorua. Video / NZ Herald
'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victory
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
Election won, mayor heads off to the rugby
The election results are in for the Taupō District Council.
'I did it': Trevor Maxwell makes history
Trevor Maxwell was first elected to Rotorua Council in 1977.
How Steven Adams is celebrating becoming a $300m man
Adams also weighed in on his chances of representing the Tall Blacks.
Fates sealed for 2022 local election candidates as voting closes
Voting has closed for the 2022 local election.
Out-of-control driver who hit car with mum and kids inside seeks rehab
Patience Pari has to wait until December to hear her fate.
Dawn Picken: Would you be happier living somewhere else?
Would you be happier living somewhere else?
How an ovarian cancer survivor is helping survivors get their 'mana' back
Cancer survivor's feel-good move to help others who've battled the disease.
Bars and restaurants plan protest shutdown over 'chronic' staff shortages
Why Rotorua restaurants and bars are shutting for a day out of protest.
Kiwi mum charged over death of six-month-old baby boy in WA
The parents of a baby boy who died this week are behind bars on remand.
New project aims to offer understanding of Rotorua forest users
Toi Ohomai students have signed up to help with data collection.
'We want love, peace and unity': Local Iranians call for prayers as protests continue
"I always ask my friends to pray. It's the key to everything."
A walk in the park at parkrun
Parkruns around NZ during October is dedicated to encouraging even more people to walk.
Day of remembrance and reflection for police
Police Remembrance Day is held every year on September 29.
Breakfast and art auction for cause close to hearts
The Child Cancer Charity Breakfast and Art Auction is on Friday, October 14.
An 'incredible' experience and milestone
Kharl WiRepa's designs recently featured on catwalks in Paris and London.
Subscribers weigh in on argument New Zealand already a republic
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Rising seas: New Bay estuary project to monitor impact of 'inevitable' sea-level rise
The Bay of Plenty is the second place to use the technology.
Enjoy a fun day out with your pooches while supporting cause
A Dog's Day Out fundraising event for Animals Are Hungry Two is on October 15.
Why some candidates aren't using app to engage with voters
Concerns raised included questioner anonymity and independence of the platform.
Eaten to death: possum numbers leave iconic pōhutukawa at Lake Rotoiti 'skeletal'
But the local community is fighting back with a new project to save the precious trees.