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Serious burns: 3-year-old girl injured
The child was injured in a serious incident on Tuesday.
'We do a lot to look after our families': Rotorua prepares for back to school
Dozens of Bay children are on a waiting list to get back to school funding: Variety
Man charged following serious incidents in Whakatāne
He was remanded in custody until February 24.
Police investigate sudden death of 5-month-old baby
The baby's death has been referred to the coroner.
Post-earthquake assessment of Sir Howard Morrison Centre complete
Rotorua was hit by a swarm of earthquakes on Monday.
Rotorua Trust building sale to benefit community
It is the first time the former residential property has been on the market in 20 years.
Lava Bar could close for new homeless hub and medical centre
It'll be an end of an era when one of Rotorua's most popular night spots closes soon.
Child seriously burned in incident at Rotorua stable in hospital
Emergency services were called to the Pukehangi address about 4.55pm.
Man guilty of child pornography charge fights to keep name secret
A man has admitted having 100 objectionable images and two videos.
35th Blue Lake Multisport Festival has options for all
Six events will be held over two days.
Concern after near miss between boat and swimmer
Swimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided.
NZ Championship series fires up at Woodville GP
Woodville hosts the first major event of the 2021 motocross season.
Local Focus: No typical call out for geothermal inspector
Rotorua's geothermal inspector loves his job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boulders 'bigger than a car': Quake suspected cause of landslide
A Rotorua local discovered a landslide while paddle boarding on Lake Okataina.
Illegal rubbish dumping 'hotspot' Rotorua targeted in new campaign
The district council says more building materials are being dumped.
Hot, hot, hot! Temperatures soar in Bay of Plenty
"Although by no means record-breaking, it'll definitely be warm."
'Serious concern' as water demand bites amid latest dry spell
"There is definitely potential for further restrictions. It all depends on rainfall."
Scrub fire at Whakatāne Heads extinguished after nearly six hours
Access to the fire had been difficult for firefighters.
Covid-19 testing centre hours extended in Rotorua and Taupō
The decision comes after the discovery of a community case in Northland.
Stephanie Worsop: Are the Ministry's new food guidelines a step too far?
Opinion: The purpose of these guidelines is not to make our jobs as parents harder.
Cricket: Double century for Greerton batsman
Greerton were in fine form against close rivals Mount Maunganui.
What do tenancy law changes mean for domestic abuse victims?
New rules for renters aim to make life easier for victims of abuse but will it work?
'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
Police apology: Cyclist alive after collision with car in Taupō
The crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.
'Spine-tingling': Celebrating the Māori Battalion B company's return
Seventy-five years ago the 28th Maori Battalion B company returned home.
Local Focus: The Sheriff of Koutu helps at risk youth
Helping at risk youth find a better path through sport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Necessity or nuisance? Where locals sit on new child food safety rules
An expert has slammed criticism of new food rules for early childhood centres.
Pick-your-own berry boom: Why this age-old experience is booming in the Bay
Kiwis are eager to jump on the pick-your-own berries bandwagon this summer.
Stephanie Worsop: The Covid casualty I'm scared we won't get back
Opinion: Will movie theatres fade into extinction in the coming years?
Dawn Picken: Relief the word of the day as Biden takes reins
OPINION: America is on the path to rejoining the world.
Coroner reveals finding in case of man found dead in his flat
While the man had smoked synthetic cannabis, that wasn't the cause.
A new year, a new you? How to stick to New Year's resolutions
2021 is in full swing - so how are those well-intended New Year's resolutions going?
From singer to museum director: Lizzie Marvelly opens up about first six months in new role
Marvelly opens up about first six months as museum director and her plans ahead.