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$194K in fines for unlawful discharge of animal effluent in Taupō
A farming company, company director, and effluent spreading company were convicted.

Lakes DHB has plenty of capacity for Covid jabs
There is capacity to immunise more people, chief operating officer says.

Zizi Sparks: Careers in creative sector should be encouraged
OPINION: But children need to learn all parts of the digital world.

Vandalism in Rotorua: Dirt in diesel tanks, stolen equipment, ignitions damaged
The vandalism has cost the Bay of Plenty Regional council time and money.

Opinion: Beware of personal debt: it may come back to haunt you
OPINION: Collectively we need to become more financially literate and wise to risk.

Letters to the editor: Where was the NZ flag?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Blue Lake pest control efforts ruined by vandals
More than 100 traps have been vandalised around Tikitapu (Blue Lake).

Fire crews spend four hours at house fire in Ruatoki
The fire was reported at 4.53am.

Almost $3m spent a week to help with housing costs
Thousands across the region are struggling to the point of needing a Government top-up.

Taupō District Council reaffirms establishing Māori wards
Taupō District Council has reaffirmed its decision to establish Māori wards.

Residents' plea for fairness over sewerage scheme
The council says it cannot lock down the sum until everyone has signed on.

Revealed: How much your District Health Board spent on travel
Airfares, car rentals, and transport fares go into the domestic costs for your DHB.

Man dies after crash at Lake Okareka
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died.

Kiri Gillespie: Reducing speed limits only half the battle to stop speeders
Simply doing the paperwork isn't going to cut it, in my view.

Keeping it in the whānau: Two new dancers announced
Two more Harcourts Dancing for Hospice participants have been revealed.

Scholarship makes the world Robin Goomes' racetrack
Robin Goomes is ready to race internationally thanks to Mark Dunlop Memorial Scholarship.

Dog attacks and spider bites: Mike Puru's journey to the Rotorua Marathon
Mike Puru will tackle half-marathon alongside his co-hosts Anika Moa and Stacey Morrison.

Dawn Picken: Justice for George - a sad, small victory
OPINION: Are we inching closer to a world where Black Lives Matter?

Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.

Council confirms no extra cost to Rotorua Museum delay
Council says the delayed reopening of Rotorua Museum comes at no extra cost.

Lake Rotoiti crash victim remembered for his generosity
The victim of a crash near his Lake Rotoiti home is remembered for his generous spirit.

Letters to the editor: Rotorua needs investment in sport and recreation
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

'I lost my family': Former P addict's return from the brink
Pauline Tai is now three years clean - and is supporting others in their recovery.

Govt to curb speed limits near schools nationwide
Speeds around urban schools could drop to 30 km/h.

Assaulted in the line of duty: Rotorua parking wardens attacked
There has been a spate of verbal and physical abuse towards Rotorua parking wardens.

Rotorua to host Australasian emergency services games in 2022
The games will begin on March 4 with an opening ceremony.

We'll take sport and rec precinct, Fordlands community says
Defenders of the Springfield golf course say the proposal is a 'great idea'.