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'It's a big fish for a small child': World record for Bay of Plenty lad
'He's just happy and in his element, fishing'
Taupō Weather: Varying conditions to start July
Taupō's weather highlights for the past week.
'So exciting': Amazing journey getting real now for dance couple
Paige Poihipi-Fladkjar and Alex Evans on participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
Local Focus: A chef's dream
The first community kitchen of its kind in Rotorua with a five star dining experience.
Local Focus: No ordinary community kitchen
Fine dining on a budget for Rotorua chef's first restaurant.
Surgeries cancelled, delays widespread
Drastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.
'One of our very best has now gone': Mourning Lady Kuia Morrison
'She can rest now knowing that her mokopuna have picked up the rākau.'
Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projects
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'
Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.
Giant rainmakers: Another 'atmospheric river' is heading our way - what is it?
Scientists have learned surprising new insights about what are NZ's biggest rain-makers.
'Pokies plague': The region with 4 of the 5 worst gambling areas by population
Gamblers in the region are losing millions each year.
'A great loss': Lady Kuia Morrison dies aged 84
The renowned Rotorua matriarch died over the weekend.
Bay of Plenty designer wins top design award for ensuite
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Steven Joyce: The motel generation deserves better
Opinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.
Missing teen found after fleeing on transtasman flight
The 15yo was believed to be in Whakatāne.
Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori
Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.
9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reported
Yesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.
Mark Lister: Does a better second half beckon?
Mark Lister is Head of Private Wealth Research at Craigs Investment Partners.
Michele Hunter: Ferry service will only enhance our city
OPINION: Ferries are a perfect opportunity to add value to our city.
'Gnarliest' yet: Flu hitting worse than Covid, Bay bosses say
"Business owners don't get sick days ..."
Letters: Stay strong on Three Waters opposition, council
Our readers have their say.
Babe(s) with the power: Meet the cosplayers behind an NZ fantasy convention
It's a cocktail party, craft market, costume exhibition, two tea parties and fantasy ball
Teen jailed after 'unprovoked shooting' seeks home detention
The teen has appealed his sentence and fought to keep his name secret.
Boris Johnson's resignation 'inevitable', says former British MP in NZ
A Bay of Plenty-based former British MP thinks Johnson will try to remain party leader.
Opinion: I dream of a day when we can all walk our streets with Pride
OPINION: It's been an interesting month, writes Gordy Lockhart.
Mayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'
The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.
Watch: Bowel cancer screening kits 'nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about'
After losing loved ones to disease, Chris Powley says men must be proactive about testing.
Computer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousands
More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.
Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids
Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.
Six-vehicle crash SH5 at Ngongotaha, two patients hospitalised
Two people were taken to Rotorua Hospital after a six-car crash on SH5 at Ngongotaha.
Four residents' heating impacted as bore shut after roadside eruption
The council is working with residents on heating solutions.