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Adesanya sends controversial message to Jon Jones ahead of potential super fight.
One woman's quest to swim every day for a year
She even dunked herself into a cold rainwater bath with the window open.
Breast density: Woman finds lump just months after mammogram
A Bay woman may have found her tumour sooner if it wasn't for dense tissue.
'Better off than most regions': Bay's economic fortunes lift post Covid
Survey: A net 8 per cent of households expected the Bay's economy to improve over the year
Mark Lister: On the home stretch
COMMENT: Mark Lister says buckle up because 2020 still might have a surprise in store
Praise and questions: Bay of Plenty tourism sector reacts to National's new policy
National has announced its $105 million plan to rebuild tourism.
'Coward': Murder victim's sister lashes out at Mongrel Mob killer
When the sentence became clear, the public gallery erupted in shouting and barking.
Family bark, shout and scale barriers as Mobster murderer jailed
Raymond Jury was found guilty in August of murdering Rotorua man Trevor Rikihana.
Go Local! Waimangu Volcanic Valley adding art trail, prizes for entries
Design submissions close on Monday, with thousands of dollars to be won.
Judith Collins on tourism, the Treaty and Trump
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Judith Collins looks to lure voters with tourism promise
National says its plan for tourism 'aims to save every job' in the sector.
Rotorua man crowned fastest tyre fitter in NZ
James Marsters won $500 for his efforts.
Covid kiwi: The native bird named after Ashley Bloomfield
The director general of health's namesake can be found at a kiwi hatchery.
Asbestos drains nearly $1m from major Rotorua projects
The council says the toxic substance is "an artefact of the era" of the buildings.
Convicted rapist's appeal upheld
The Bay of Plenty resort director was jailed for 16 years in May 2019.
Problem solved: Ishan wins mathematics gold
A John Paul College student has excelled on the world stage.
Opinion: No excuse not to have a say this election
Opinion: Two referenda to vote on, plus who will represent us.
Jo Raphael: Are we waving cruise ships goodbye forever?
OPINION: So many others are vying for the all-important domestic tourism dollar.
'Horrific damage' after car crashes into Awakeri Store
Police were notified of the incident at 5.25am.
Bracing for impact: Surviving summer without cruise ships
Rotorua is expected to feel the impact of zero cruise ships arriving this summer.
'Reign of fear': Woman unmasks life inside Gloriavale after fleeing
'They despise vanity, competition and any disobedience'.
Incident at Damar Industries Limited
One person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Mr Tarawera's 'not going to sit back and wait for God'
Not even terminal illness has stopped Brett Bosley heading to the lake.
Steamers side named to host Auckland
Keepa Mewett will run out for his 50th NPC match.
Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Taupō candidates stand
The candidates were asked about their top priorities.
Contract awarded for Sir Howard Morrison Centre
The contract is worth $17.44 million.
Letters to the editor: Call for cheaper fees for rubbish dump
Readers have their say.
Tokoroa murderer jailed life for chainsaw bar attack
A Tokoroa man has received a life sentence after murdering his father-in-law.
Hot weather incoming: Start thinking about water
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging residents to be prepared this summer.
Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Rotorua candidates stand
The candidates were asked about their top priorities.
'The light at the end of the tunnel': Govt's $25m cash boost for Rotorua acute mental health
Some say the expansion in bed numbers doesn't go far enough.
Work to transform roundabout into signalised intersection to begin
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working to minimise disruption.