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Distress beacons: Upgrades near Rotorua to improve search and rescues

Better response for distress beacons in 30m square km of SW Pacific.

Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer

Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.

Letters: A jewel in NZ's crown falls to the bottom of the heap

Our readers have their say

Just the ticket: Tamakis fined for motorway protest

Hannah Tamaki shared an image of her infringement notice online.

Police track accused through bush and blackberry on Central Plateau

A vehicle, trailer and quad bike had been reported stolen.

Jo Raphael: Our local elections need lively debate, discussion and competition

OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.

Don't knock: Unwanted sales pests face new hefty fines

Door-to-door trader tribulations: Ignoring 'Do Not Knock' sticker could prove expensive.

Crime 'action plan' meeting: Rotorua store owners rally against ram raids

The chair of the meeting says he hopes it can be a collaborative conversation.

Felix Desmarais: Why I'm calling it a day on travelling with my mum

COMMENT: There's a common denominator in my travel stories of woe.

Is an auction the right choice for selling your home right now?

Auctions have not been 'flavour of the month' but auctioneer says that could soon change.

Viewing New Zealand art to raise funds for worthy cause

Expressions is a one-night event featuring original works from New Zealand artists.

Spike in applications for bollards outside Bay businesses

One Rotorua store has installed planter boxes filled with concrete as makeshift bollards.

'Brushed aside': Bay principal frustrated over construction delays

Damage to the school grounds caused by demolition has still not been repaired.

Business digest: AgriSea NZ wins award, Business finalists and top dishes revealed

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz

Why the council is advertising a new six-figure emergency housing manager's role

The council is looking to employ someone as an emergency housing programme manager.

Wastewater system blockages cause overflows, temporary health warning issued

Saturday's overflows follow three other incidents this year caused by fatbergs.