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Opinion: What to do when you see a shark
'Bronzies are one thing but great whites are quite a different kettle of fish'.
'Financial pressure': Chemist Warehouse store sparks concern among pharmacists
Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.
Road blocked, power out, after car crashes into power pole
One person received minor injuries in the Bay of Plenty crash.
Bella tops dogs names for 2023
Te Atu Rangi Reweti uses his culture to connect with dog owners.
Boy scout hit in face by gel gun pellet in drive-by shooting
A woman and her son had been taking part in a rubbish pick-up organised by the Scouts.
Watch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen window
Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'
Motorcyclist dies in BoP crash
Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.
School's 'radical' $40k gamble of free uniforms for attendance. Did it pay off?
'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'
'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga
"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."
Charges laid after Clayton Rd police callout
A person was due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.
Watch: Footage of 'suspicious' fire at Rotorua school
Crews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.
Hot jobs: How people working in 50C are coping
Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.
Armed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in Rotorua
Police were called around 11.05am.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Cha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua punters
One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.
Kāinga Ora’s big plans for Rotorua: Where the new houses are going and when
The agency has released details about its building programme.
Watch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoop
Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.
'Love will find you too': Final Christmas tally 'an awesome outpouring' of kindness
The final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.
SH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in Taupō
The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.
Young Kiwis at Harvard University on meeting Jacinda Ardern, campus culture
'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'
14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge
'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'
Govt-contracted housing service provider declares $15.6m in revenue
Other income sources included rent payments and donations.
Climate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked norms
Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.
Tributes flow after highly respected iwi leader dies
The leader was a pivotal figure in Treaty settlements.
New Rotorua council chief executive announced
It comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.
What tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods ride
Matt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.
Toxic algae prompts health warnings for Lake Rotorua
The algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.
'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fire
A man has been arrested in relation to the fire.
'Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step back
One parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.
'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crash
There has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.
Opinion: What our recycling says about us
OPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.