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A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.
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Driveway tragedy: Family member steals from doctor trying to save 2yo
Doctor was doing CPR on young boy when her phones and bank card were taken.
'A real nightmare': Used condoms, human poo and drag racing plague Lake Rotomā residents
Vandals at Lake Rotoma are making residents' lives 'a real nightmare' they say.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust biosecurity officers out in force
They are collecting surveys and doing boat inspections.
Rotorua to New York: Powley reaching new heights in music journey
At the end of last year her music on Spotify had 7.6 million streams.
'No one's got a cooler school than us'. Brighter horizons ahead for Sunset Primary
At the end of 2021 Sunset Primary received a grant for a new netball/basketball court.
Paul Hickey: Resilient businesses, goals, back-to-school giveaway
Paul Hickey discusses resilient businesses, smart goals and back to school giveaway.
Big Bike Film Night pedalling into Rotorua
The Big Bike Film Night visits Rotorua on Tuesday, February 22.
Lack of lifejackets biggest concern for Harbourmaster
Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters says there's no excuse not to wear a lifejacket.
Gear up for Aotearoa Bike Challenge
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back this month - free and for all to participate in.
Doggo safety: Successful fundraising campaign for signs
Rotorua Mountain Biking Dogs has placed durable signs throughout Whakarewarewa Forest.
'Pseudo-isolation' hits Rotorua accommodation bookings
Rotorua Lakes accommodation providers and their occupancy rates are a mixed bag.
Samantha Motion: MIQ's short hello and long goodbye
OPINION: MIQ came to - or rather, was dropped on - Rotorua one weekend in June 2020.
Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture
Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.
Scion a part of art featured in NZ Expo in Dubai
A pendant light part of a NZ Expo in Dubai has been made from biomaterial made by Scion.
'It might be too late': Locals react to Government's border announcement
Locals react to Government's border announcement.
What's the hold up? Covid test result delays questioned
Why it took five days for a close contact of a positive case to get a test result.
Killer dad's partner jailed over 5-year-old's death
She stood by and did nothing. A little boy died. Now she's been sentenced.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the kiwifruit labour shortage predictions
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Tongan community fundraising to send supplies back home
The public is urged to donate as well before the container is shipped on March 1.
Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government
OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?
'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'
The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.
'If we carried on, we wouldn't last': Free food store to close
Hundreds of people who got free food from Rotorua Whakaora will have to go elsewhere.
Driver charged over Amohau St incident linked to flipped car
A car hit a parked car and flipped. The driver of another vehicle has been charged.
Letters: Whaka 100 decision 'another nail in Rotorua's coffin'
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Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'
Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.
'There is a baby in there': Instincts kick in for rescuers of child in flipped car
A child was rescued from a car that flipped in Rotorua's central city.
Want a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bites
Last season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.
'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
Report: Bay of Plenty's economic confidence drops in December
A net 7 per cent of households expect economic conditions to deteriorate in the next year
Rotorua among top 10 lucky Lotto districts, but one store takes cake
Two stores sold the most winning first division tickets.
Rotorua's shortage of rental properties at 'crisis' point
Rotorua rental market prices increase four per cent, supply drops 15 per cent in a year.
'Entrenched literacy problem': Bay of Plenty adults seeking literacy help doubles in four years
Education providers say literacy issues can affect every part of a person's life.