Aspiring young Rotorua Olympians smash swimming records
'They are breaking NZ records and are on the pathway to go to the Olympics' - coach.
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Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Kiwi triathletes raced with E. coli-like sickness
Two members of the team were struggling in the lead-up.
Sleep, stress and butter prices: Tough times hit hospo bosses' health
One business owner said the ongoing pressures kept him up at night.
The grind of greatness: Inside Lisa Carrington's relentless training programme
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
'Like a high-speed car accident': Expert on toddler's fatal head injuries
Adrian Clancy allegedly caused Sadie-Leigh's brain bleeds, swelling and skull fractures.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile — Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis
Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.
Whakatāne medic inspired by NZ Army training to become ironman
Private Caroline Paulsen, from Whakatāne. used her army training to become an athlete.
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
Why a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her over
How two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.
Huge $333k windfall for BoP Lotto punters
A Lotto player from Tauranga has won $333,333.
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
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World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
Teen 'terrified' after alleged street bashing by girl 'terrorising' school
The victim suffers panic attacks and nightmares and is too scared to walk anywhere.
Dancing diary: Turbulence turns to steady progress in lead up to showtime
People's Choice has also opened - get voting now!
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile - Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis
Cori and Emma talk about their progress during Harcourts Dancing for Hospice practices.
How a school competition is helping to create Olympic champions
Selestino Ravutaumada and Ngarohi McGarvey Black were in the Rotorua Boys High 1st XV.
Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
WorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.
'A good mate, a really competitive bugger': Squash legend dies
Three-time national champ Trevor Johnston always squeezed in a run to keep fit.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
WorkSafe investigates digger driver's 'tragic' death in Kaingaroa Forest
Work at the forestry processing site has been suspended since Wednesday.
'Transformational': Shared home ownership scheme could save families up to $170k
'They end up having a lot more cash each month as a family.'
'Frustrated and ashamed': Mayor faces backlash for 'shut down' in meeting
The councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
11th person denies murdering Tauranga father ahead of trial
A jury trial is set for early September.
The Bay athletes bringing medals home: Hayden Wilde wins silver at Olympics
Plus, when to watch some of the Bay of Plenty athletes in Paris.
'You have robbed me of my safe place': 'Sick' prowler caught peeping on camera revealed
Joshua Williams left a solo mum a note saying: 'Hey cute. What’s your number'.
Prowler caught on camera sentenced
A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.
How Sarah Hirini defied medical science to engineer Paris gold
Hirini wasn’t meant to be in Paris, let alone playing starring role in a golden triumph.