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Hold on to your bonnets: Jane Austen-style musical coming to Rotorua
Penny Ashton brings her musical 'Promise and Promiscuity' to Rotorua for the first time.
'Charlie's my darling': Kiwi royal watchers revel in coronation 'big party'
Plus, meet the former BOP woman who will be attending the ceremony.
'One-stop hub': Sod turning for new Plunket build
The building is expected to be completed later this year.
First dancer revealed for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2023
The first dancer of 2023 to be announced is Zorb Rotorua operations manager Owen Turuta.
'Transparency' needed: Principals worried about housing developments
'We need to be informed to be proactive rather than reactive.'
Pre-Olympic showdown: Coup for Kiwi riders as Rotorua to host BMX World Cup event
The World Cup event will put “New Zealand on the map” as a BMX destination.
Beautiful puhi came to a tragic end
Lovers Tatai and Toahaere secluded themselves at Waikuta.
Exhibtion features 'the 11 leaders of Te Arawa'
If people feel the wairua the artist has achieved his aim.
Songstress dreams of career on Broadway
Tiana Hunter is looking for a future on the stages of the world.
Opinion: Who speaks when? Matatini incident prompts Te Arawa hui
OPINION: Who should speak for us is a big question to answer.
'There will be funding': CAB facing $40k council cut told 'no way' it will fail
The organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.
Weather: BoP highway still closed, clean up after 'messy' deluge
Occasional rain was forecast for the region today.
Opinion: Time to consider a day to honour all who have served
'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'
Watch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air'
'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'
'Answer to our prayers': Anonymous donor's generous gift to vandalised school
School children had to spend their fundraised playground money on security fencing.
'One more time': Laughs and tears promised at Sir Howard tribute concert
The vibe from Sir Howard's era can still be felt in the new centre.
'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental health
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
Opinion: Silver lining to proposed sport funding changes
There are some very passionate and creative people within our sporting community.
Te Tatau o Te Arawa board chairman and deputy chairwoman resign
Rawiri Waru and Lani Kereopa have served as Māori ward councillors since October.
The 'simple change' that will save money and 'brain energy' for people with ADHD
'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.
Watch: Major landslide in Bay of Plenty town
The slip is blocking the road and has cut power.
'Absolute agony': Children waiting up to nine months for dental surgery
A 'frustrated' mum has struggled for months to get her 6-year-old seven fillings.
'Our women and children matter': New refuge manager has hope for better future
'Let’s stop making excuses,' says new district manager Julie Gibbs.
Premium Debate: Dogs off-leash where they shouldn't be not limited to Redwoods
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Surprise rates revenue bolsters effort to lower deficit
The operating deficit was forecast to be $5.6m in December.
Live: Highway reopens after slip, schools closed due to 'localised flooding'
State Highway 34 is closed this morning as heavy rain lashes the region.
Premium debate: NZ's illegal street racing problem not just about boy racers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Donation by motorcycle: Ulysses Club donates $4k to St John
The motorcycle club has supported St John for 30 years.
'She has gone to paradise, but look what she has left behind': Netball legend farewelled
Netball legend Taini Jamieson has been farewelled by family and friends.
Jo Raphael: We need to get back on track with childhood immunisations
OPINION: Imagine a baby having to deal with whooping cough. It’s absolutely unthinkable.
'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears
Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on tax changes
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Live: Weather and road information for BoP and Coromandel
Rain is forecast to fall every day until Saturday in Tauranga and Rotorua.