Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
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Letters to the editor: Traffic lights will cause more issues on Te Ngae Rd
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Customers will pay for hospitality and tourism staff shortages, industry reps say
Some are working to balance absorbing cost and passing it on to customers.
Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
Volcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeks
According to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
Waititi hits out at funding support services that 'live off' homelessness
The move to fund emergency housing in motels for four more years is concerning locals.
Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis
The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'
Open council forums could prevent 'misinformation' on reserves proposal - resident
The mayor says the information becomes public in formal meetings.
Ngakuru community rallies after house damaged by fire
Firefighters were called around 6.30pm and say the house was "extensively damaged".
Warm wishes: Polynesian Spa celebrates big 5-0
Polynesian Spa is celebrating its 50th birthday this month and sharing its history
Dancing For Hospice and banana sandwiches? The Hits host bends over backwards
Paul Hickey discusses upcoming charity events, benefits of bananas and chainsaw safety.
What is your dream job? Find ideas and info at expo
The Rotorua Careers Expo is back for 2022 on May 26.
Glenholme Primary School 'Whānau Whare' proving its worth
Glenholme Primary School's Whānau Whare supports teaching of social and emotional skills.
Workers faking Covid sickness to get off work? Readers react
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.
'Well overdue': Eased funding criteria good news for first-home buyers
'The new caps are more realistic,' says Realty Group chief executive Heath Young.
Mayor's message to Housing Minister: Rotorua homes for Rotorua homeless
Will the Government make changes to its state housing policy to give Rotorua a break?
$350 'won't fix anything': What locals will do with cost of living payment
"It is like they are focused on spending and not earning."
Waretini lives and breaths the culture
That strong work ethic was instilled in Ataraiti and her two brothers by their parents.
Ancient sandstone highly prized and closely guarded
Many such sandstone working blocks are found throughout the Central North Island.
'Stupid little skits' grows into full-time business
What started as a bit of fun has become his full-time business.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Rotorua brawl: Two groups involved, one charged with intentional damage
Two groups of people were involved in the incident.
The Premium Debate: how damaging are construction cost blowouts?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Luke Kirkness: The pre-Budget promises are off the mark
Luke Kirkness isn't a budget expert but reckons the Government hasn't got it right.
Opinion: Riding on a bus is a privilege, not a right
Opinion: The bus stop boycott is showing users what they are missing out on
Business-owning mum wants Budget to tackle housing, food costs
Locals share their spending wishlists ahead of today's Budget announcement.
'Horrible story': Nats ask why threatening tenant allowed to keep state house
"Why do people who terrorise their neighbours get to stay?"
Luke Kirkness: Police need to be respected more and the buck stops with us
Luke Kirkness says police in NZ don't deserve to be spat at, bitten or hit.
Letters to the editor: Whakatāne turnoff roundabout a bad idea
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go
OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most
Budget ag-sector splash out 'grandiose money spending', farmer says
His comments come after the announcement of the first ever Emissions Reduction Plan.
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.