‘Addicted to sex’: Kiwi music industry figure standing trial on rape, sexual assault and drugs charges
The man faces 25 charges involving nine complainants.
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One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
'Chilling': Number of drivers fleeing police rises dramatically
Some offenders 'think it’s cool or a game until blood is spilt'.
New concept images: Mental health unit budget rises by $2m
The completion date of the project has been pushed back to 2025.
Local Focus: Meet the Nanas knitting for the Cool Kids
Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua will be donating over 800 packs of hand knitted clothes.
Big response as public weighs in on draft Annual Plan
Submissions have closed and Rotorua's mayor has shared how she thinks consultation went.
This year's Dancing for Hospice couples revealed
The dance instructors have now paired up the 20 locals chosen for the event.
'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuse
Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.
Number of people in emergency housing motels rises
Latest figures have been released.
'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race
"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."
'Flat-out dumb': Govt-directed speed review could make most of city's urban streets 30km/h
Councillors have urged the public to share their views.
Injured cows on road after stock trailer rolls near Taupō
The trailer was blocking lanes.
Serious injuries after car rolls in BoP
Police were called to the crash around 5.35am.
BoP weather: Caution urged after further slips
The region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.
Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that
"CGMs shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time for New Zealand to wake up and catch up."
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The battle of Te Puta o Tongara
Ancient battle site at Pukeroa, where Rotorua Hospital stands.
Team player’s talents help to build legacy
Rangitihi Pene has been involved in basketball for more than 40 years.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tenor drummer juggles roles
World pipe band competition fits right into dream.
Band trio proud of heritage
After-school interest takes over lives — and they love it.
Woman charged over damaged graves yet to enter pleas
Charges include four counts of doing intentional damage with reckless disregard.
Man who claimed sexsomnia defence in teen rape case loses appeal
A man who tried to use sexomnia as a defence in a rape trial can now be named.
Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms
An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.
Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home
OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?
Cause of large Ngongotahā house fire determined
Emergency services were called at 2.08pm on Wednesday.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.
What should happen to iconic museum? Public get a say in multimillion-dollar question
Council to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.
The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Jailed serial groper admits doing indecent act in store carpark
Jason Trembath appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
'There was a lot of smoke': Crews fighting house fire in Ngongotahā
The fire has been described as 'well-involved'.
Live: Wastewater overflows into Lake Rotorua, high river level closes SH2
Rotorua had received 114mm of rain in 24 hours.
“Absolutely gut-wrenching”: Thieves deliver double blow to grieving charity founder
Grieving charity founder hit with a double blow.
'It is the soul of Rotorua': Guide makes case for full restoration of museum
"The projected cost for fully restoring it to a museum has risen drastically."
Live: Highways blocked, motorists trapped, rivers rising as heavy rain hits BoP
An orange rain warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.