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Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture
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One person dead after serious crash near Tokoroa
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.
Steven Adams to join NZ team's ownership group
'I still get homesick and any connection back to New Zealand is important for me.'
CCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbs
It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.
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Body found after car plunges into Waioeka River near Ōpōtiki
A search was successful after river conditions improved.
Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.
Police seize LSD, cocaine, meth and $800k cash in crime syndicate bust
Police said today’s arrests follow months of painstaking investigation.
Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
'I’ve got mice coming through the walls': Man's plea for help
Graeme Hewitt says he's living among rodents in his Government-funded flat.
Residents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestyle
Putiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Grey nomads: Plea to attract mobile spenders
Grey nomads make up the biggest number of motorhome owners in the country says a local.
Freedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say locals
Several councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.
Jason Momoa's band to play 3 more New Zealand shows
Öof Tatatá first performed at the Tuning Fork in August this year.
Road naming decision finally made after five years
The name did not reflect the culture or natural features of the area, a councillor says.
Battle of the Bays ahead for Steamers in quarter-finals
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home quarter-final this Saturday.
Chief medical officer jobs under review
Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.
Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx
Is build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?
Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.
Waioeka River: Person still missing
The police are still monitoring river conditions following a serious crash in Waioeka.
Lizzie Marvelly: Teens and screens - why GirlGuiding is an antidote to social media harms
OPINION: Children and young people are spending huge amounts of time on screens.
Kiwi league greats tackle men’s mental health
The line-up of stars playing in this weekend's free match has been announced.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
'Our Chief': Tribesmen gang member dies in Waikato Expressway crash
A witness said the man's motorbike slid out and he went headfirst into the middle barrier.
Police still searching for missing person in Waioeka River
The person went missing after a car crashed into the river.
Three injured in crash near Rotorua
Two people were seriously hurt in the single-vehicle crash.