Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
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Impounded car, arrest and fines at gang funeral procession
The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.
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Museum trust gets biggest chunk of charity house cash
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Bit, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
Revealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.
Gang funeral procession: Witness 'scared' and 'angry', police issue fines
Police were monitoring the procession.
'Undervalued and underpaid': Health workers strike near Rotorua Hospital
They had signs saying: 'Toot 4 fair pay' and 'essential but overlooked'.
Balloon causes power outage to more than 1500
Residents described hearing a large bang in the Pomare area.
Black Power members storm Whakatāne streets
Black Power members have driven through the central streets of Whakatane as part of a procession following a tangi for a senior member. Video / Supplied
Council costs for development levy to hit $136,000
The council says the policy could return $31 million over a decade.
7061 Covid cases today, five virus-related deaths, 415 people in hospital
There are currently 53,893 active community cases in New Zealand.
Rotorua teen coming to television screens in show
Tiare Savea, 16, has landed a main role in the upcoming television series Duckrockers.
'Really excited': Rotorua housing development project well advanced
Of the 86 houses in the two-staged $50m project, 35 are KiwiBuild homes.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
'Like a trucking company': From RED to RotoruaNZ
Council-controlled organisation reveals new name to a mixed reaction.
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Opinion: Why schools should cash in on foreign students
Education minister heading to US and South America to drum up student business.
'You're going to die': Terrified kids in therapy after neighbour's deranged threats
"If I die tonight this will sit with you."
Special memories of whānau and a different New Zealand
Rob Rattenbury reflects on his early years and a different New Zealand.
Last-gasp stunner from reserve prop saves Chiefs
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Live: 15 Covid-related deaths; average case numbers continue to rise
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Business digest: Bay tourism destination celebrates 50 years
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'Inspiring': New business village helps Pasifika businesses prosper
The new village was established to support sustained growth in the Pacific business sector
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