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A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.
'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
Tauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment
He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.
'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals
Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.
On The Up: Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice green
The club says the 6000sq m green is among the biggest in the world.
‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.
Scholarship-winning nursing student is the first of her whānau at university
The scholarship is a 'huge' relief for 21-year-old juggling studies, work and placements.
Opinion: What Trump's tariff shock means for investors globally
The S&P 500 fell 10.5% over two days after Trump's tariff announcement.
Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.
'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today
Around 5000 rubber ducklings will race at Tauranga's waterfront.
Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users
The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.
‘The building is a living being’: Māori cultural essence in spa design
Sculptures and patterns at the spa reflect deep Ngāti Whakaue heritage.
'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.
Watch: Deer in the headlights as driver's near-miss caught on camera
‘New undies after that one’ as driver has close call with deer crossing road.
'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale
An injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.
How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis
The Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.
'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.
‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bid
The Space Pro Team will debut a new, fun routine at the WDCC in Auckland.
'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign
Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.
‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining fees
Businesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.
Government to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute day
The definition had created division within the military community.
Armed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashed
Police allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.
Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial
The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.
‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.