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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

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.

Rotorua bucks voting trend but regional participation plummets
But, as of Sunday, Rotorua has seen an increase of voter turnout in this year's election.

Editorial: Wretched outcome - the adults who failed murdered Malachi Subecz
OPINION: Our editorial on the shocking death of a five-year-old boy.

Analysis: Rotorua's new mayor has her work cut out
Analysis: Rotorua will be looking to its new mayor to find solutions - and fast.

In laughter, in strife, Rent wows at Centre Stage Taupō
Taupo's Centre Stage has done it again, with a fantastic production of Rent.

Felix Desmarais: My tribute to Kathy, and how to honour her memory
OPINION: In memory of Kathy, please get checked for breast cancer this month.

Devon St vacant site part of $60m property buy up in Rotorua
More than $66 million has been spent on trying to grow Rotorua's public housing.

Business Digest: Scion scientist a finalist in NZ Biosecurity Awards
Got business news? Email news@bayofplentytimes.co.nz

'Patchy result': Bay of Plenty economic confidence still in the red
Seven regions posted lifts in confidence, while four regions posted falls.

Re-elected regional council reps honoured: 'Can't wait to get back to work'
Rotorua's representatives on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have been re-elected.

Steve Chadwick: My advice for the new council
OPINION: Being the mayor is a full-time job and it's not an easy job.

Bay businesses with big ideas dive into deep end and pitch plans for growth
Three local businesses shared their experiences and why they need the money.

Rotorua Lakes Council has at least six new councillors
'The voters have clearly demonstrated that they want change.'