‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
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‘Horrendous’: Ōpōtiki hit by wave of foul odour complaints
The council received seven odour complaints but Facebook reports suggest 60-80.
BoP house fire spreads to shelterbelt
Fire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.
Judge’s maths blunder won’t change jail sentence for mobster
Tihema Nuttall's sentence will stay the same despite a judge's error.
Di-vine: Seaside BoP property with orchard hits market
The property spans 18.2ha with stunning sea views near Waihī and Katikati.
Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island today
Heavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.
Overseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua
'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'
Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'
Opinion: Beneficiary sanctions unfairly target vulnerable Kiwis
OPINION: Is it time for New Zealand to adopt a presidential structure?
‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivities
The Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.
'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at event
Māori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.
Unity and history: Community marks Waitangi Day in Tauranga
Crowd celebrates Waitangi Day at Hopukiore despite light rain.
Māori ward race gets under way
Nominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.
Tauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politics
They engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
'I was in shock': Grandad finds four preschoolers on road after escaping from daycare
'I would be asking a lot of questions ... cars don’t go slow around there.'
Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.
‘Rich Māori culture’: Rotorua to host major indigenous health conference
Over 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
'A means of expression': Obstacles of chronic fatigue no barrier for student selected in art exhibition
A Rotorua young achiever's hard work has been exhibited across New Zealand
144m to 1 odds: Golfer hits second hole-in-one on same hole
'I have been playing for about 16 years, and they are the only hole-in-ones I have had.'
'I heard all my bones break': Runner loses leg in farming accident
The 'shattered' bones in his leg were 'like Weet-Bix', he said.
More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit
Roughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.
Waitangi Day Rotorua 2025: Your guide to events
A variety of events will be taking place on Waitangi Day within the Rotorua community.
Waitangi Day in the Bay of Plenty: Your guide to events
Annual events will be returning this Waitangi Day to bring local communities together.
Driver dies after car crashes, rolls into creek, in Pukehina
Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.
Mum’s ‘hellish’ fight to recover after motorcycle crash
'I was high-sided into the air and landed on the cheese-cutters.'
Opinion: History shows average market forecasts often miss the mark
OPINION: The market has risen in 93 out of 125 years, with 47 years over 20%.
'It's a joke': Victim owed nearly $350k reparation
Victims owed millions - one man wants more done to pursue offenders.