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![Town's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore fails](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Town's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore fails
Aged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village
!['Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only day
Having an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.
![Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.
![Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP
The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".
![Two people injured in two-truck crash, heavy fog in area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two people injured in two-truck crash, heavy fog in area
Heavy fog was reported in the crash zone.
![Miss Rotorua pageant aims to deconstruct American idea of beauty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Miss Rotorua pageant aims to deconstruct American idea of beauty
Beauty queens set to take the crown for Miss Rotorua 2024.
!['Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was funded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was funded
The storage cage designer was given a brief to design something no one could break into.
!['Really special': Local and international choirs join for regional concert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Really special': Local and international choirs join for regional concert
300+ World Choir Games choristers to descend on Sir Howard Morrison Centre.
![Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
![From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world
Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.
![Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting
Many Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.
![Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy
'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'
!['Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA cameras](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA cameras
A mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.
![NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.
![Dancing for Hospice couples’ profiles - Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dancing for Hospice couples’ profiles - Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson
Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk about their Dancing for Hospice experience so far.
![Dancing for Hospice 2024: Bruises and showtime nerves lead to progress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dancing for Hospice 2024: Bruises and showtime nerves lead to progress
We had our first taste of dancing in front of an audience.
!['This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructure
It announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.
!['We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 years
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.
![Drugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crash
A driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.