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Mud Maidens inspire Rotorua riders
How a group of women and girls are making a difference in downhill mountain biking events.
Supermarket closing could result in 'big loss' of mall customers
One business said the supermarket attracted “a lot” of people to the mall.
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.
Power outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls in
MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting
'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'
Fighting for a new skatepark
Rotorua Action Sports Charitable Trust chairman Ryan Gray speaks about the potential exclusion of a new skatepark from the Long-Term Plan.
Harawene remembered
Rotorua man Ray Tombs wrote this monologue in 2009 about the story of Harawene, the adored stray dog that lived by the side of road.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Small farming village shop sells winning Lotto ticket
The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.
'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run
'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
Brawl in Taupō: Five men arrested after fight with bar stool, baseball bat at Richmond Shops
Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.
'Disastrous': Rotorua supermarket to close
'There is a real sense of loss from these workers.'
Street clean-up goes wrong after outsiders dump 'mountains of rubbish'
What started as a feel-good initiative ended up becoming a 'smelly' mess.
Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected
A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.
Aucklander’s 88 years at Lake Rotoiti bach ends with $4m sale - more than $2.5m above RV
Vendor says selling holiday home the most unpleasant thing he's had to do.
Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Keeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist award
The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.
Boarding house ordered to pay $37k for removing hot water taps, lack of heating
Edgecumbe House did not comply with healthy homes rules and a range of other regulations.
Kiwi Paralympic champion retires on eve of Games
Lisa Adams has decided to call it a day ahead of the Paris Paralympics.
Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
Serious injuries in Rotorua crash, highway reopens
Police were called around 5.18am.
Nation's biggest disability sporting event comes to Tauranga
Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.
‘Beautifully restored’ Mātaatua Marae reopens in Rotorua
Ten marae in Ngāi Tūhoe cluster received $4.9m in funding.
'Unbreakable spirit': Why this Kiwi baker is braving missile strikes in Ukraine
A Tauranga woman and her partner's fundraising mission for Ukraine.
Public worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss says
He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.
Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.
Man killed in crash near Tīrau named
The man died after a car collided with a tree.
Mark Lister: What to watch over the next three months
OPINON: This year has started very strongly for share investors.
Gut-busting climb for Epic end
The final day of the Volcanic Epic saw riders sprinting through Rotorua's city centre.