Police officer allegedly assaulted during mass brawl
A group of around 20 people was fighting in the street.
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Battle begins: Many keen to fill four vacancies on Bay conservation board
There is a surplus of nominations for the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board.
'Rising to the top': Rotorua bikers will ride the World Cup with international teams
Young mountain bikers will join their idols at the World Cup Circuit.
'Heinous, sick, twisted': Meth-fuelled family violence 'more blatant'
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Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron
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Lakes hits 90 per cent fully vaccinated, ministry announces
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Tabuteau to step down from part time council job before election
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Rotorua Backyard Gigs is holding a session with performances from local rangatahi.
BMX speedsters: Young riders achieve great race results
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Help community as Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer
The Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more keen people to train as volunteers.
Iconic stage musical coming to life with young cast
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Learn more: Local Salvation Army corps officer Hana Seddon
The Rotorua Salvation Army is welcoming its new corps officer Hana Seddon to the city.
Watch out for wallabies: Help stem the rising population
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Final athlete named in 15-strong NZ Winter Olympics team
Wright is set to become just the second ever biathlete to represent NZ at the Games.
Unvaccinated police and firefighters stood down
Unvaccinated Bay of Plenty police and firefighters stood down from frontline duties.
'Big relief': How students fared at last year's exams
Bay students are feeling mixed emotions after NCEA results went live on Thursday.
'People are getting mad': Rotorua shop window smashed, cigarettes stolen
A Rotorua store was broken into on Wednesday night, leaving the window smashed.
Transitional housing motels in lockdown after Covid outbreak
Three positive Covid cases are staying in Rotorua emergency housing motels.
'Frustration' from Rotorua chamber boss as return to red looms
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