'Large police presence' on Te Puke Highway
A witness says he saw police pull over several vehicles and handcuff the occupants.
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Police pursuit in Hamurana
Police attempted to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Central Rd and Jackson Rd.
New club aims to make water sports more accessible
Rotorua Awa Club is aiming to help make water sports more accessible to people and youth.
Primary school gets active to fundraise and spread thanks
Ngongotahā School is holding a Walk-a-thon and thanking essential workers.
Youth ready to take on Mount Maunganui challenge
Three Rotorua youth tackling Mount Maunganui for Hillary Outdoor Education Centre.
Jo Raphael: Unrelenting road toll means it's time to rethink everything
COMMENT: Change is needed because what we're doing now is not working.
Tarawera Ultra provides post-Covid boost
Entries for next year's event have come in at record breaking frequency.
ArtsMad back with virtual presence
ArtsMad is back and taking on its first virtual appearance.
Super Rugby: Trask's debut season a wild ride
Kaleb Trask's rise has been rapid but it has not been without hurdles.
Expert advice: Nine top tips for first-home buyers
Advice given for people thinking of buying a home for the first time.
Lockdown hangover: Hundreds of Lakes operations backed up
But 738 surgeries were still performed despite tough isolation period.
'Unbelievably' sad: Heartbroken widow pays tribute to husband after gliding tragedy
Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.
Letters: Why are we quibbling about a few dollars for closure?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
Cycling event to boost Taupō's recovery
The BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge will be taking place as planned.
$17 million Te Ngae Rd project back under way
It is part of a $24 million programme to transform Rotorua's central and eastern corridors
Chiefs celebrate women in rugby with jersey donation
The Chiefs will run out in a limited edition jersey against the Highlanders this weekend.
55 years of fear: Why one woman can finally sleep peacefully at night
There have been about 30 car crashes at a Rotorua property.
Decades of fighting: Speed limit reductions welcomed by Rotorua communities
Speed limit reductions were coming in for both Waiotapu and Okere Falls.
Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons
COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.
Region's road toll climbs despite lockdown
The 2020 grim road toll has climbed to 19 in the Bay of Plenty district.
Lotto struck in Rotorua! Where the winning ticket was sold
At Alert Level 1, all Lotto retail stores were re-open.
Fenton Park properties without water after main break
The water was expected to be off for two hours while crews worked to get it repaired.
Jo Raphael: Kiwifruit industry shows resilience in time of crisis
COMMENT: Horticulture just got on and hired workers from other industries.
Bryan Gould: Government had temerity to stick to its guns
COMMENT: The only way we can limit economic damage is by stopping the virus in its tracks.
'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.
Controversial sculpture inches closer to completion
But when it will be installed has yet to be revealed.
Rotorua cold and flu cases see huge drop
Health professionals are noticing a quiet start to the cold and flu season.
Great scoot: Lime e-scooter trial planned for Rotorua
The e-scooters were banned from Auckland seven months ago, amid safety concerns.
National Party leader Todd Muller has minor surgery
It comes as the Prime Minister was busy in his own Bay of Plenty territory.
Speed limit reduction announced for dangerous stretch of road
From Monday, July 6, the permanent speed limit through Waiotapu will be 80km/h.
Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact
COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash near Whakatāne
One person died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.