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Cheaper entry for locals in Ocean Swim Series
The event incorporates the New Zealand Secondary School Open Water Championship.
Rotorua dumping ground for out-of-town homeless, says security head
Are our emergency housing clients mainly locals or out-of-towners?
Strike action withdrawn by St John Ambulance staff
St John Ambulance staff and FIRST Union have withdrawn planned strike action
New Rongoā healing programme offered in Rotorua
A new community outreach course teaching traditional Maori healing is offered in Rotorua.
"Take extra care': Heavy rain warning issued for BOP
There is a heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty region overnight.
Mother strangled other child weeks after baby's death, court told
The defence case has begun in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.
Regional Council seeks feedback on erosion repair consent
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking submissions to its erosion resource consent.
No doubt baby suffered 'significant' head injury, court told
Shane Claude Roberts, 61, is on trial for the murder of Rotorua baby Karlos Stephens.
'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found dead
The toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.
Samantha Motion: It's not fair to say renters just shouldn't get pets
Opinion: Tenants with pets are being put through the wringer in the rental market.
Fresh new look! Christmas Tree set to light up city centre
The 2020 Rotorua Christmas Tree offers a Kiwi twist on traditional festive decorations.
Making a difference: Foodbank volunteer Leonie Nickson
The Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank's doors are kept open thanks to loyal volunteers.
Neighbour smashes windows with wheelie bin in blaze rescue bid
Despite his heroic actions, the would-be rescuer wished he could have done more.
'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop front
Police are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.
Fatal crash: Police release name of motorcyclist
The fatal crash was on Bridge St in Ōpotiki at 6.43pm on Friday.
'Te Pou Pānui' signs aimed at advertising Rotorua's events
The event signs were first proposed in 2015.
Row erupts as council workshops boycotted
Rural community leader Shirley Trumper says Reynold Macpherson breached confidentiality.
Toxic algae found in Lake Rotoehu
People should avoid any activity which results in contact with the lake water.
Pathologist describes injuries in baby murder trial
The jury is being asked whether the accused is responsible for the death.
Zorb rides swapped for cans at annual locals day
Find out how to swap canned food for a Zorb ride for one day only.
State Highway 2 bridge closure upcoming
The bridge will be closed between 9am-6pm on Wednesday, December 9.
'Landmark decision': Taupō introduces Māori wards
The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting held today.
Woman remains in critical condition after mystery incident
The woman was flown from Kawerau to Tauranga Hospital.
Jo Raphael: World leaders to blame for virus deaths
OPINION: The coronavirus seems to be ramping up.
Blitzkrieg! MacRury smacks incredible ton at Smallbone
MacRury took control from the opening ball he faced.
Double hit: TVs, computers stolen in twin CBD burglaries
Digital Natives Academy and Te Pālace have been ransacked by thieves.
Market raising thousands for locals finally has new home
The Rotary Saturday Market's new space officially opened on Saturday.
Eleven job applications in one week, still no luck
Applications for the 12-week Covid-19 Income Relief payments are now closed.
Bay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurt
Police are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.
Wet week means another leak at troubled courthouse
The ministry started planning an upgrade in 2017. Construction was due to start last year.
Critically injured woman flown to Tauranga Hospital
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, is in a critical condition.
Rental struggle: Rotorua family find home with 'essential' pets
The grandmother's biggest fear was being "homeless for Christmas".
The inner workings of a foodbank revealed
The foodbank distributes hundreds of parcels a month in Rotorua, filled with donations.