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Steam Rollers take the win in sold out Slam Rock
The seventh Slam Rock live roller derby event was held at the weekend.
Letters to the editor: Council review would put matter to rest
Readers have their say.
Multiple vehicles roll in separate crashes near Rotorua
The crash was reported to police at 8.07am.
Three waters reform: How Rotorua rates could be impacted
Proposed reform has support from some who say it reflects underinvestment 'by many'.
Government contracts 12 Rotorua motels for emergency housing
Motels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.
'A pretty grim night': Waiotapu locals urge lower speeds after fatal crash
An accident near the Waiotapu intersection claimed two lives on Tuesday night.
Police seek witnesses to Waiotapu crash that killed two people
Police are also seeking photos or footage of vehicles on SH5 at that time.
Police seeking witnesses after two dead in crash
Seven people were involved in the two-car crash on State Highway 5, Waiotapu.
$84k tests reveal heritage building well below quake standards
Seismic testing has revealed the Blue Baths meet only 15 per cent of building standards.
Further 12 gang members arrested over violent incident outside Rotorua bar
Today's arrests are in addition to 11 made yesterday.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: NZ mental health problem - 'We can't afford to quit'
OPINION: "It's not easy knowing clearly what you think needs to be done."
Jo Raphael: Bubble risk-takers shouldn't complain
OPINION: The transtasman bubble was always a case of "flyer-beware".
Letters to the editor: Independent review a must for dysfunctional council
Readers have their say.
Local Focus: Making the rainbow community feel safe in Rotorua
Making everyone welcome to Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper mill
Production inside the mill has stopped and the clean up has begun for 160 workers.
'It's like a blackout': Rotorua residents fear for safety after $2.6m LED street light roll-out
"It was like they'd just taken the bulbs out."
Frosty start for Bay of Plenty as polar blast continues
Desert Rd is closed due to snow this morning.
Kiwi town boasts two of the world's 'best adventure activities'
Queenstown might be the world's adventure capital, but another city is hot on its heels.
'Contrary to our Catholic values': Violent school fights caught on video
Principal reveals the reason behind most of the fights.
Health alert after sewage enters Rotorua stream
Health warning notices were placed in public areas downstream.
11 gang members arrested over violent incident outside bar
The arrests relate to an incident on May 22 outside a bar on Arawa St, Rotorua.
'It's gutless': Burglars use electrician's trailer to steal $50k in gear
A Rotorua electrician has been left stressed and anxious after his workshop was robbed.
'It is just crazy': Conference sector enjoys increased demand
'We are pretty booked up all the way till March,' says one Tauranga catering company.
Impact of rates collection switch remains a mystery for some councils
The move means less money for district councils.
Bubble burst: Woman's trip home to Bay put on hold
Kerry Anderson has been waiting more than two years to visit friends and family.
'Stop this silly chatter' - mayor hits back on independent review calls
The council also adopted an average rates rise of 9.2 per cent.
Jo Raphael: Teach children early on about the value of saving
OPINION: Buy now, pay later can be convenient, but don't let it get out of hand.
Why DHBs need to be more flexible over aged care
OPINION: why the residential care industry just keeps growing.
How 107-year-old Ella Wilson found her pot of gold
Ella Wilson has seen and dealt with a lot in her 107 years but sees it all as a blessing.
Nerves creeping in for Dancing for Hospice couple
Shannon Eldridge and Miriam Hewson have put on their dancing shoes for a good cause.
Brrrr! Polar blast on the way
A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.
'We anticipated there to be more': Influenza cases in Lakes low
However, there had been cases of influenza in managed isolation facilities.