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'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.
Letters: Lifestyle can’t compete with paying the bills
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Plans to reopen skid pad for car enthusiasts stall
Waka Kotahi says there are 'unambiguous' safety and operational improvements needed.
'Unsafe' living conditions: Landlords lose long-running court battle
A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.
'A dream come true': How these new property owners saved for their first homes
'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'
Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen
His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.
'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.
Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.
Unexplained Rotorua death: Man, 21, named
Anyone who has information that could assist police has been urged to get in touch.