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New speed limits set for SH30 Tikitere to Whakatāne
The changes were part of a speed review of the highway by Waka Kotahi NZTA.
Angry resident: 'I know this city is under siege once again'
'I make no apologies for feeling quite angry and aggrieved ...'
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
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Lakeside homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable after months of flooding
One says she's in a 'fool if you do, fool if you don’t' insurance situation.
Local youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglaries
One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.
Tūhourangi celebrate launch of mountain bike club
It has been a vision for the iwi for the past five years.
'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videos
Customs caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.
Iwi bidding for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts; now going through its books
The iwi bid would take four to six weeks.
30km/h speed limit: Hundreds of submissions on proposed change
Council staff have recommended applying the new limit to a 1km radius around schools.
How 'Sideline Sherrifs' are tackling bad spectator behaviour at junior rugby games
Why lollipops are their number one trick for calming 'out of control' supporters.
Sid's story: From waiting tables to owning a multi-award-winning restaurant
"If you don’t have a passion for food, service, and hospitality, it’s not your game."
Boy disabled after choking on apple at daycare has chance to walk
The $70k goal was exceeded in five hours, making the family's dream a potential reality.
BMX medals round out successful world champs
The 'Super Worlds' proved a successful concept.
Eat Streat restaurant wins supreme hospitality award
The industry acknowledged its own at the awards dinner on Sunday night.
'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis
'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'
Rotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heating
The housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.
'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to life
Fresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.
Mum's $70k dream for son left disabled after choking on apple at daycare
Neihana Renata needs $70,000 to learn to walk again after choking on apple at daycare.
Sonya Bateson on housing: Desperate times call for desperate measures
OPINION: Ngāi Te Rangi's plans seem a neat solution.
Bus driver basher sentenced for 'ferocious and unprecedented' attack
Man's perception of violence 'totally warped', lawyer says.
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Glitzy night: Dancing for Hospice tickets selling fast
The dancers are ready to perform at the biggest show night of the year.
Gang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruption
Additional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.
Desert Rd reopens, 'nippy' weekend ahead
The road was closed about 6.30pm on Thursday.
'Irreplaceable': The plan to protect Rotorua’s famed but fragile geothermal system
'It is still recovering from our past mistreatment.'
Councillors question safety and legality of fluoridation directive
"We all should have a right to refuse medication."
'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on Snapchat
He lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.
'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathrooms
It comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.
Rotorua councillors vote to keep reserve previously marked for public housing
Land valued at $2 million could be used to help fill a sportsfield deficit instead.
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