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'They rise to the occasion': Rugby historian backs Steamers' chances for historic win
The Steamers will face with Tasman in the semifinals.
Murder-accused was 'putting on a show' in hospital, nurse tells court
Shane Claude Roberts is accused of murdering baby Karlos Stephens in 2014.
Person found dead near Sulphur Point
Police staff are near a pool on the sulphur flats off Hatupatu Dr.
Airbnb regulation 'big brother territory' - Tourism Minister
Stuart Nash also backtracked on comments he made earlier in the week.
Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking
OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.
Barista students whip up coffee for appeal cans
Toi Ohomai barista students exchanged coffees for cans to be donated to the foodbank.
Lockdown attack: Drug dealer badly beaten for selling sugar as meth
The drug dealer beaten up during lockdown suffered potentially lifelong head injuries.
'Trails' of 'vomit': Witnesses in baby Karlos murder trial tell court of scene inside house
The trial has entered its third day in the High Court at Rotorua.
Tuhourangi Marae erosion: Work begins to strengthen riverbank
Works are scheduled to be completed by late March 2021.
Samantha Motion: Yes, our region is beautiful - but it can be deadly
Opinion: Recent water tragedies and mishaps in the Bay of Plenty should be a reminder.
Christmas Appeal: What's in a food parcel?
A lot of thought goes into the food parcels distributed by Salvation Army at Christmas.
Zizi Sparks: Time to make contact tracing a legal requirement
OPINION: Don't give people like me a choice, step up contact tracing requirements.
Biking passion hits the big screen
The Big Bike Film Night is bringing a BMX 'Double Feature' to Rotorua.
Danielle van Dalen: Avoiding America's political polarisation
Opinion: Is New Zealand heading in the same direction as the United States?
Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation
NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.
Safer but slower: $22m in changes to one of our busiest roads
What do locals think about big changes one of the city's most used stretches of road.
'You stick to that': Recorded phone call between mum and murder-accused played to jury
The trial has entered its second day in High Court at Rotorua.
Murder-accused told baby's mum to lie to police, court hears
The trial has entered its second day in the High Court at Rotorua.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?
Opinion: Say it with me: Wet wipes do not get flushed down the toilet.
Opinion: Need for Christmas Appeal greater than ever
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick on why the Christmas Appeal is vital.
'Tauranga takeover': Polytech defunds Student Pulse
The student association's manager says it will be a big loss to the institute.
Local Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapū
Council unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Revealed: How much local councils, DHBs spent on communications last year
Local Government NZ president Stuart Crosby says the public will want bang for their buck.
Man stands trial for murder of 10-month-old baby
Shane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.
Mum 'trusted and believed' murder-accused's every word, court told
Shane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.
Rob Rattenbury: Can Biden heal the America Trump divided?
Opinion: The reality show that has been American politics is coming to an end.
Dental programmes are bringing smiles back to Bay students
Students are reaping the benefits of new dental plans.
'Start now': How to manage your money this Christmas
Under the pump financially this Christmas? There are ways to help ease the pain.
Cause of Clinkard Ave fire suspicious, police say
Police give an update on Saturday afternoon's fire.
Stephanie Worsop: Imagine only being allowed to rent a vehicle if you didn't eat in it
When paying good money for something, you expect to have similar liberties as the owner
Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour
'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'
Diabetes costs a 'worry' after hospitalisation
Ten-year-old Rougan McLaughlin has just come home after six days in Rotorua Hospital.