Tauranga locals fearful for Ukraine after barrage of Russian missiles
'We are all grieving for our homeland and what is happening in Ukraine is just terrible.'
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Shining a light on the kiwi's plight
Kiwi are making a comeback thanks to the efforts of volunteers and sponsorship.
Luke Kirkness: Hindsight won't help us in the fight against climate change
OPINION: Surely we can all see the climate is causing chaos in New Zealand.
Ohakune in limbo as Ruapehu Alpine Lifts in financial strife
A future without the ski field would be like 'ripping the heart out of the community'.
Sights, sounds and football
Young footballer says she'll be stronger for the World Cup experience despite injury.
Local Focus: Hotrods and Hogs
A two-wheeled traveller has been revving up Rotorua's roads for a good cause.
Seagulls, porta-loos, back pockets: The $13.5m cost of Kiwis' broken phones
State Insurance has revealed the Bay of Plenty tied first for losing and breaking phones.
'Who's saving me?': Social worker's desperate plea to fund 'miracle drug'
"It would make a world of difference for everybody with cystic fibrosis."
'Catastrophic' frost worries kiwifruit growers but total damage unknown
'Devastating': Trevelyan Pack & Cool estimates 10 per cent kiwifruit loss due to frost.
'Bittersweet': Withdrawn candidate's brush with victory
He said the votes were 'humbling' and 'unexpected' but he needed to prioritise his health.
Outgoing mayor skates into regional council
Malcolm Campbell says 'it's like putting a pair of roller skates on again'.
Taupō's street art festival returns for Labour Weekend
Taupō artist gets a chance to fly free with the paint brush, on walls and on stage.
Pupils collaborate to bring mural to life in community
Pupils from Aorangi and Western Heights primary schools worked to install a mural.
Luke Kirkness: Newly elected councils need patience and participation
OPINION: It's going to take more than the swish of a magic wand to solve everything.
Letters: Rotorua Brass Band needs support from the community
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Crispian Stewart: High school athletes pursue sporting dreams
In this week's wrap: A whitewater star, rugby selections and a clash with cricket titans.
'Fantastic' but 'overdue': National promises to extend breast screening
Australia, France and the UK already offer free breast cancer screening to women up to 74.
King Charles' coronation day revealed, Camilla to be crowned alongside him
Camilla, Queen Consort, will be crowned alongside her husband.
'Like a nightmare and I haven't woken up': Grieving fiance tells of horror collision
'He had so much more to give and so much life to live.'
Richard Prebble: Any idiot can run - why so many Kiwis didn't vote in local elections
OPINION: Any review has to consider the real reasons for non-participation.
North Island ski fields operator placed in voluntary administration
This comes after three disastrous snow seasons due to a lack of snow and the pandemic
Health warnings lifted for Lake Rotorua
The public has been reminded to always be cautious for signs of algal blooms.
The Good Boss provides chuckles for weeks
The film The Good Boss feels as if it's on its way to a funeral, yet it's light and funny.
Bus driver shortage: Transport minister says 'chronic challenge' a 'crisis'
The sector gathered this week to discuss issues and solutions, including recruitment.
Full steam ahead for Taupō Coastguard
Taupō Coastguard wins big at a national level.
Busy month for rescue helicopter
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
Local Focus: Calling all creatures great and small
West Rotorua's St Barnabas church is opening doors to worshippers on two feet or four.
Time to hit pause on interest rate hikes? Subscribers weigh in
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Final days to have your say on proposed housing density changes
Submissions are open to have your say on proposed medium-density housing changes.
'Rip the guts out': Fed farmers condemns Govt's rural emission plan
Govt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.
One person seriously injured, road now open after crash
One person has been injured and taken to hospital.
40 days on the snow: Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson on his 1000km South Pole expedition
The expedition is expected to take at least 40 days.
First and only te reo Māori Qur'an visits Rotorua
"Compassion and mercy are the cornerstones of the teachings of Islam."