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Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say
Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.
Tauranga iwi setting 'new benchmark' with curriculum collaboration
'It's for our wider community to be aware of histories that come from our perspective.'
Police cleared: Man protested arrest after terror attack criticism
The man was arrested following the terror attacks in Christchurch on March 15,2019.
Local Focus: What 100 real women look like
Exhibition represents Rotorua's diverse women. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Diabetes epidemic: Man down 20kgs in 8 weeks on how he is changing his life
Bay of Plenty diabetes cases are projected to rise 70 to 90 percent by 2040.
Raukura terraces represent 'young men climbing to the highest levels of knowledge'
Rotorua Boys' High School has unveiled its new terraces, Ngā Pae a Kahukura.
Māori Party co-leaders confident donations above board amid police probe
Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are 'comfortable' with the donations.
Severe burns: Father denies attempted murder charge
A Bay of Plenty man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder his son.
Critical injuries in workplace incident in Putāruru
Emergency services were notified at 12.07pm.
Are your details safe? Why businesses are adapting Covid tracer methods
Tauranga stores are trying other sign-in methods to protect customers privacy.
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Principal says student was hit by car in a 'freak accident'
School 'blown away' by messages of support from the Tauranga community.
Police release name of person found dead in Lake Rotomā
A body and a car were recovered from Lake Rotomā, near Rotorua, last night.
'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP
A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.
Local Focus: Kia ora to our Aussie cousins
And 'thank you' to Kiwis for the support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.
Local Focus: 'Everybody Eats' feeds bellies not bins
Behind the scenes of a slap-up meal with a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The upside of social media
OPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.
How Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of Plenty
Locals react to the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Forestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonus
The industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.
'We're doing our job': Abuse of parking officers skyrockets
'We're doing what we're doing because you're doing something wrong,' an officer says.
Slow lane: Lower speed limits loom for Tauranga commuter routes
"Anyone who believes their lives will somehow be worsened by this ... is dreaming."
'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics
Charity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.
Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach
The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.
Revealed: When will Vegas be on our TV screens?
Vegas was filmed in Rotorua and stars an array of talented wāhine and tāne.
One dead after quad bike accident
The incident took place in the Lower Kaimai area, near State Highway 29.
Firefighters forced to withdraw from fire
A caravan was on fire but has since been extinguished.
Scholarship worth $70k awarded to Tauranga student
The scholarship is valued at close to $70,000 per year.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa Hills upgrade on track
The coming together of three waka. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Support flows after MP diagnosed with cancer
A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.
Seven dead on roads this Easter - almost double the combined toll of 2019/2020
Seven people have died on New Zealand roads since Thursday evening.
Local Focus: Popular Waterline educator retires after 16 years
Adrienne Rickey looks back at teaching 39,000 children. Made with funding from NZ on Air.