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![Planned $300m fossil-free fuel plant will employ 100 workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Planned $300m fossil-free fuel plant will employ 100 workers
Australian-listed company Foresta has announced the signing of a 30-year lease.
!['Porker invasion': Family of pigs terrorise picnickers in city park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Porker invasion': Family of pigs terrorise picnickers in city park
'Mama pig came at us trying to eat our snacks.'
![‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
![Democracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Democracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election
'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.
![Critical injuries in crash northwest of Rotorua, one dead in earlier crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Critical injuries in crash northwest of Rotorua, one dead in earlier crash
The road has now reopened.
![Iwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port shares](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port shares
Iwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.
![Why YouTube star How to Dad is staying up all night to play handball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why YouTube star How to Dad is staying up all night to play handball
'Famous celebrity faces' will also be playing.
![Five-day multi-town MTB event kicks off in Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five-day multi-town MTB event kicks off in Rotorua
350 riders from 11 different countries are taking part.
![Ex-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port
11 men have been arrested.
![What you need to know: Most Tauranga Pathlab clinics closed as workers strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What you need to know: Most Tauranga Pathlab clinics closed as workers strike
Workers are striking for better pay amid rising inflation and living costs.
![Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?
The benefits and pitfalls of returning to the nest, and how to make it work.
!['Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'
His death on Sunday after a heart attack in Rotorua on Saturday was a 'huge shock'.
![Boomtime: The city bucking NZ's building consent 'slowdown'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Boomtime: The city bucking NZ's building consent 'slowdown'
There's so much going on that there's concern whether the construction industry can cope.
![Mark Lister: Changes for trusts, tax rates and Portfolio Investment Entities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mark Lister: Changes for trusts, tax rates and Portfolio Investment Entities
OPINION: It’s extremely important to be tax-aware, and to minimise costs where you can.
![Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies
'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'
![Third-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Third-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championship
Rotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.
![Fatal SH5 Rotorua crash: Police appeal for witnesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal SH5 Rotorua crash: Police appeal for witnesses
Deaths in Rotorua and Matamata bring the national holiday weekend road toll to five.
![One person thrown from vehicle in single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person thrown from vehicle in single-vehicle crash in Bay of Plenty
The highway remains open to northbound traffic.
![Girl needing machine to slow lung damage 'shocked' as donations pour in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Girl needing machine to slow lung damage 'shocked' as donations pour in
Victoria Wilson said she burst into tears after one family donated $7000.
!['Like getting stabbed': Woman speaks out about 'invisible' condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Like getting stabbed': Woman speaks out about 'invisible' condition
When she was formally diagnosed, she thought her 'world was ending'.
!['Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deaths
Review highlights the 'scale of impact' of Mount Maunganui's polluted airshed.
![Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts
Dr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.
!['She deserves a good life': Girl needs $20k machine to slow lung damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'She deserves a good life': Girl needs $20k machine to slow lung damage
Maddi Wilson ends up on antibiotics or in hospital for even mild viruses.
![1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hours
A 'full withdrawal' of labour will take place on April 2.
!['Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis
Surgery is Lucy Cooper's 'only option' if the pain becomes too strong.
![Low and slow - how this barbecue cooking style is overtaking gas four-burners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Low and slow - how this barbecue cooking style is overtaking gas four-burners
A Bay duo offer masterclasses aimed at the would-be 'barbecue god or goddess'.
![Relief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Relief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village
'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'
![Second person charged with murder of Mongrel Mob president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Second person charged with murder of Mongrel Mob president
Police allege Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle last June.
!['Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept in
Man who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.