'They just smashed everything': Did ram raiders film themselves in the act?
Police were called around 4.30am after the offenders made the raid in a car and a truck.
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Mayoral candidate wants to rejuvenate city
The candidate promises strong leadership and a fresh collaborative approach.
A speeder, an argument and his gun licence: Why police said sorry to businessman
The man was stopped by police - and three days later he got a letter that shocked him.
'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent
'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'
Covid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reporting
NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.
Rain, rain go away! Fresh weather watch issued for region
Rainfall amounts could approach warning criteria.
Comment: Air pollution data another reason for Govt to pick a lane
Extending the fuel duty subsidy is counter-productive to public transport goals.
Sixth Rotorua mayoral candidate steps forward
The candidate says Rotorua needs "rejuvenation" after years of disruption.
'Not too shabby': Proud Tanner eyes next goal at Commonwealth Games
"My goal coming was to try and make the final. But I am proud of how I ran." - Sam Tanner
Car crashes into cow on State Highway 2
Police were called to the incident in Pukehina about 6.50am.
Fuel costs 'horrendous': Govt subsidy extension a 'save' or a 'Band-aid'?
Relief for some "who are up against it" as inflation runs "rampant".
'Don't be afraid': Bowel cancer survivor's call to lift 'low' test kit return rates
Nearly 30,000 kits have been sent to Lakes residents, only 56 per cent were returned.
David Seymour wants apology from Rawiri Waititi over karaka seeds joke
Act leader says an apology would be the right thing for Rawiri Waititi to do.
Waipurukamu Morrison's battle with bowel cancer.
Waipurukamu Morrison has survived a Stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis.
'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
'Rotorua as a dumping ground': Four fires in 7 months at emergency accommodation
'The Government's using Rotorua as a dumping ground for people needing emergency housing.'
7612 Covid cases today, hospitalisations surge to 797
Seven-day rolling average of cases is 9689 - compared to 9281 this time last week.
Road cracking moves BoP highway down to single lane
If the cracking develops further, the road may need to be closed at short notice.
'Significant milestone': Trust takes up reins of Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project
The transition to the trust was marked with a formal handover ceremony at Wairere Falls.
Felix Desmarais: The reason I'm cutting out technology for an hour a day
COMMENT: What have I become? It's not my fault, it's technology's fault.
Clearer picture in homicide investigation as victim's sister speaks out
'We are making strong progress and we now have a clear understanding of what occurred.'
Business or house? Which are young Kiwis buying first?
One Bay of Plenty couple shares why they bought a business before a home and their plans to grow their income in a different way.
What you need to know about this week
Here's what's on this week that you might not have been aware of.
Dance couple feeling more comfortable on their dancing feet
Ruby Arefin and Kirsty Nicholson have been working hard on their dance routine.
'The wrong time': Financially hard-hit developers have their say on potential levy
Rotorua council heard submissions on its draft development contributions policy on Friday.
Death in the air: Hundreds sent to an early grave
New figures reveal just how the Bay's air impacts health.
More elderly taking up funeral insurance amid rising burial costs
Funeral directors are also calling on the Government for greater financial support.
Ian Foster, Sam Cane, or high expectations - what's to blame for All Blacks fiasco?
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster faces an uncertain future.
Gregor Paul: The moment that proves the All Blacks empire is collapsing
One damning moment was the most powerful imagery yet that the Foster regime is collapsing.
Covid: 6223 new cases, 22 deaths; more than half of new cases new variants
Ministry 'closely monitoring' the increase in cases as part of an 'ongoing review'.
Premium Debate: If the gangs don't like it, it's probably good
Subscribers have their say on gang reaction to Govt plan for crackdown on gang crime.
Jo Raphael: Our lives are in the hands of others on roads
OPINION: There's no excuse for bad driver behaviour.