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Police traffic operation in Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty police have been conducting checkpoints.
New housing accord will see emergency housing motels dwindle
'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.
Senior Mongrel Mob member arrested in drugs operation
A senior Mongrel Mob member has been arrested.
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Sonya Bateson: Stop giving gifts that are meaningless and wasteful
OPINION: What we choose to give the people we love and appreciate should spark joy.
Jury finds former pro rugby player not guilty of 1991 rape
Chris Budgen had been on trial since Monday before six women and six men.
Samantha Motion: When the going gets tough, the tough get giving
OPINION: A tough year has not dampened Rotorua's giving spirit.
Rotorua mayor supports local election voting age remaining 18
Tapsell says she doesn't want to see the local election voting age lowered to 16.
Chance to have say on future of building Rotorua homes closes tomorrow
There's one day left to say something to the Rotorua Lakes Council about building changes.
Woman has waited 31 years for justice, jury told
Lawyers have closed their arguments to the jury in the Chris Budgen historic rape case.
Local Focus: Fence aims to keep pest in Whakarewarewa Forest
Wallabies are being kept from spreading into the Waikato by a 12.5 kilometre fence.
Letters: Koutu speeding, alleyway needs to be addressed
Our readers have their say.
All-in for top New Zealand poker champs this weekend
Rotorua's the home of many events - now there's a new attraction.
Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves
OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.
Rotorua council, businesses add treats and toys to Fill the Bus collection
Scion and Rotorua Lakes Council donated essentials, treats and toys to Fill the Bus.
Rugby player's rape trial: It was just a normal one-night stand, jury told
A rugby player charged with raping a woman 31 years ago has taken the stand.
Dairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robber
A Rotorua dairy owner shares his story of being attacked by an alleged robber.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Aggression, intimidation leads to launch of extra security measure for retailers
The tool comes in the form of a paid app complete with panic button.
Rugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hears
Crown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.
Local Focus: Rescues Palooza event to help animals in need
Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market
'Best Christmas present ever': Cystic fibrosis sufferers celebrate drug funding
"It means that I’ll finally have a quality of life," Natalie Wineti said.
DNA advance after 31 years sees rugby player charged with rape
He was in Rotorua playing rugby at the time, but says he "didn't rape no chick".
'The team feel valued’: Why Mitre 10's paying for period products for staff
'The team feel valued and no longer need to stress about having their period at work.'
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Councils get share of $350m transport package
Forty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.
No beds to spare: Working holiday visa holders with no accommodation options move on from Rotorua
A hospo rep says lack of accommodation on offer to visitors another 'kick in the guts'.
Ngahi Bidois: Christmas is a time for self-reflection and rejuvenation
OPINION: At Christmas, we should spend time with ourselves.
Letters to the editor: Where are the Christmas decorations in the CBD?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Howard takes long jump into medical career with top award win
She's a champion athlete who also wants to be a doctor. How will Gisele Howard fit it in?
Motels warned council in 2018 of ‘massive upcoming problem’
How the Rotorua Motel Association predicted the emergency housing crisis four years ago.
Council deputy chief executive resigns
One of the seven deputy chief executives has stepped away from the role.