Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki
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Armed with nunchucks, the liquor store owner chases down a thief who then loses his pants.
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Opinion: "The sexism was visceral and often grotesque."
Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
Bucket list: 3-year-old's dying wishes as he battles 'relentless monster'
"The last bit of our boy's life will be spent enjoying things he's always wanted to do."
TikTok trend prompts warning over potential death
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'Going to have to eat ramen': The rising cost of being a teacher
Consultation on the proposed changes was set to end on April 1.
'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.
'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure
Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".
Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker
Why a man who stalked a woman while she ran has been denied parole.
Council takes next step for law change for more Māori wards
The bill, if passed, would allow the council to have three Māori ward seats.
Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail
Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.
Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot
He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.
How many Māori vaccinations to reach 90% revealed as MP isolates
As the Omicron outbreak continues to spread, the 90 per cent target is yet to be reached.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Embattled Ukraine proof human spirit will not be cowed
Russia must know it will never bend the Ukraine nation to its will
Rainbow Springs to close permanently, but not all hope is lost
It's an institution for most New Zealanders and announcement is 'distressing'.
Top runner's 'horrific' accident: 'My body just melted over my head'
Life changed in a split second for the running coach whose job is to help others.
'Iconic' Rainbow Springs will permanently close
Rainbow Springs will close its doors for good and all animals are to be rehomed.
Drive along the earth's heated underbelly from Rotorua to Taupō
The SH5 between Rotorua and Taupō presents an array of stop-offs and attractions.
'Need a clothes peg on your nose': What stinks in Rotorua?
A local business says the stench is another challenge on top of Covid-19.
No relief in sight: Teachers face staffing pressure as Covid cases rise
Teacher shortages and parents not testing children concern Bay of Plenty teachers.
'I cannot stop crying': Papamoa mother fears for son in Ukraine
'He asked me not to panic. He said he is strong and not afraid of the invasion.'
Te Arawa man to lead Three Waters reform programme
The new Three Waters executive director went to high school in Rotorua.
'Unprecedented demand': 5000 RATs gone in half a day ahead of phase 3
An expert says Covid-19 is 'taking off' everywhere, including in the Bay of Plenty.
Meet Flick, the little fire truck that could be yours
The origins of Flick are unknown but whoever left it at the station has a kind heart.
One dead, one critically injured in single car crash near Taupō
A serious crash has occurred in the Taupo District.
'It's real … please take it seriously': Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19
Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.
Winter chill: Holding out for border opening could make or break some businesses
The tourism sector is concerned visitor numbers won't rise if self-isolation rules stay.
Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now
OPINION: Give us back our capital.
Covid 19: Latest Rotorua school affected, thousands need booster urgently, DHB says
'Time is now critical to get the whole whanau vaccinated and protected together'
Timber boss: I'm a protest funder - here's why
To have any chance of ending the protest, concessions will be required.
Hedgehog, pig's head, cutlery among causes for 100+ wastewater spills
But the local council says it doesn't know how much it costs to clean up.
'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police
Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.
'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence
National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".