'Vicious': Resident claims speed bumps still too tall
But the council says the speed bumps have now been shaved down to standard.
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Fire sprinklers set off at Rotorua Police Station
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Magic end difficult season on low with loss to Stars
The Magic went down 65-46 to the Stars in both sides' final hitout of the season.
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The property sold for an 'undisclosed' amount on July 21
Safety fears at $40m lakefront after child falls off new boardwalk
A toddler needed to be rescued from Lake Rotorua after he fell off the new boardwalk.
First on scene tip-toes through strewn power lines to help injured passenger
A car that crashed into a power pole on Sunday morning was reported stolen.
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'No vaccination centres' in Auckland, Rotorua, according to national booking system.
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Jo Raphael: Something special missing from Olympics
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Rob Rattenbury: Devil in the detail for Govt's meth programme funding
OPINION: Meth programme should be given a chance.
Cupcakes for a cause: SPCA Cupcake Day around the corner
SPCA Cupcake Day is back and the community's encouraged to don aprons and get baking.
'Expect the unexpected': Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty
The latest weather forecast the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel regions predicts heavy rain.
Major roadworks prompt 270 inquiries to NZTA
They range from complaints to positive feedback.
Letters to the editor: Couch potatoes and 'quick buck rentals'
Readers share their views on key issues this week.
Bay of Plenty mothers support others as breast milk banks dry up
Amy Bidois asked for donated breast milk and the mothers came out in droves.
How one man came to own a festival and have a family of 900
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Car hits power pole in Rotorua, occupant seriously injured
A person has been seriously injured after a car hit a power pole on Malfroy Rd, Rotorua.
'Seasonal increase' in Lakes DHB staff working overtime
The Lakes DHB says more patients require admission to hospital in winter.
Zizi Sparks: CrossFit competition renews drive to improve
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Firearm reported to police turns out to be toy gun
Police were notified of a firearm inside a vehicle.
Rotorua police appoints first ethnic liaison officer
After a journey full of unexpected turns, Weiwei Verran has landed her dream job.
Dawn Picken: Once upon a time, I could venture with my kids
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Tokyo bound: Who are BOP's Olympic and Paralympic athletes?
Only Auckland has more athletes heading to Tokyo.
Kāinga Ora won't say if it is buying another Rotorua motel
Kāinga Ora will not confirm, however, Tamati Coffey has confirmed the purchase.
Business boost: Motels booked out, activities 'manic' as school holiday visitors rush in
"We're so appreciative of all New Zealanders visiting."
'A despicable piece of work': DHB faces backlash over booklet
A Covid-19 vaccine info booklet was withdrawn from circulation after being deemed racist.
Why did the Blue Baths' earthquake risk rise significantly over nine years?
Blue Baths went from a rating of 95 per cent to 15 per cent in nine years.
Hundreds of drivers stopped in Rotorua police sting
More than 100 tickets were issued in the sting.
Policeman fined for fishing without licence, giving false details
Constable Zane Roberts, 26, will also be subject to an internal police investigation.
Thar she flows! Lights switched on at upgraded intersection
The new signalised intersection was switched on this morning.
Jo Raphael: Let's keep world at arm's length until we're all jabbed
Opinion: Britain shouldn't throw in the towel and neither should New Zealand.
New Year's extravaganza: GLO Festival back for 2021
Rotorua's GLO Festival on New Year's Eve usually attracts about 15,000 people.