Top teen skateboarder stoked as council does a 180 on new skatepark
He dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.
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'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fire
Crews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.
Man wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post video
He sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.
'Big thick black smoke': Investigator at scene of house fire
A police cordon was earlier in place at the entrance to the street.
'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
'Ripped off': Woman driven by meth habit printed fake bank notes
She left school at 12 and had a "severe" methamphetamine habit.
Sewerage scheme decision drives up rates rise
Skatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations.
Arrests after Rotorua and Taupō incidents
Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.
Retiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job
'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'
'Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-light
But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.
Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister
OPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.
'Welcome back any time': Gang members ride through Ōpōtiki to commemorate former president
A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.
Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous
Clients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.
'Take back Fenton St': New homeless motel plan revealed
Four motels used for emergency housing are being cut.
Dancing for Hospice a 'transformative journey'
Our first couple profile for Dancing for Hospice 2024.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage scheme
Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.
Man who impersonated police had car equipped with flashing lights
Working for emergency services was his 'calling' and it was his dream to be a cop.
Bayley Martin to take on fittest on earth at CrossFit Games
Rotorua CrossFit Champion heading to world games.
Kāinga Ora apartment plans 'now under assessment'
'All contracted work with construction already under way is still going ahead.'
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash
The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.
Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour
Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.
'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education
Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
One person hospitalised after crash between car and pedestrian
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Rotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interference
Council says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.
Mark Lister: The trouble with non-tradeables inflation
OPINON: Lower inflation doesn’t mean lower prices.
Rawiri Waititi’s dad dies in Bay of Plenty
The Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.
'The unthinkable': A decade on from news that changed family's lives
'You never think that that’s going to happen to you or to your kids.'
Parent says rent rise will absorb tax cut, Mayor says extra police 'may not scratch the surface'
Power bills would outstrip 'any kind of tax break' for pensioners, they said.
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
'Young, resilient, and rapidly growing': Third in BOP of Māori descent
Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.