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'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boost
The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
'Capitalising on community goodwill': Bins removals rubbished as more set to go
The council says it could lead to 'significant savings' and less waste.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
‘No chance of him surviving’: How a hot pool visit ended in death
With no body found, his disappearance was a mystery. Now a coroner has ruled.
Rotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?
The commissioner highlights ministry 'assumptions' about Rotorua's housing pipeline.
Costly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accounts
Judge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.
'Disastrous decision': Drugged driver blames dog's death for crash that killed couple
Crash victims Jan and John Christensen are remembered for their community contributions.
Mark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investment
OPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.
'She had all of her life to live': Parents fight for 'justice' after 15yo dies in crash
'He’s destroyed our lives.'
'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youths
Police and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
Union mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms for nurses after attack
The nurse was stabbed during a callout in Rotorua.
Rotorua gym gets cash boost
The grant will help with upgrades of rehabilitation training machines and gym equipment.
Watch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'
Rotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve training
Leo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Revealed: The dates each Rotorua emergency housing motel must close
Resource consents for seven motels extended despite public objections.
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.
'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k
An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.
New year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarket
He started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant
Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
'Set the standard': Rotorua teen's record-breaking swim at champs
The coach praises Swim Rotorua's star swimmers for leadership and resilience in Australia.