From windscreen washer to commercial cleaner: How Bam Bam turned his life around
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Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Local Focus: Mud and tutus are a good mix for tough guys and gals
Rotorua Junior Tough Guy and Gal Competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School crossing concerns: 'Lives are at stake'
Within days of concerns being raised about a school pedestrian crossing, work has started.
Lockdown blamed for immunisation rate drop
The fear of leaving home during a pandemic has caused a drop in infant immunisation rates.
Person dies after crash in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
The road will remain closed until about 9pm.
Clarke Gayford uncovers Rotorua's secrets
Clarke Gayford discovers Rotorua's holds many fishing secrets - if you know who to ask.
'Fafetai te atua': Healthy baby boy for worker stranded in NZ by Covid-19 border closures
But it will be some time before new father can meet his new son.
The tragic death of a former top showjumper at Lake Taupō
Helen Smith who died at Lake Taupō was described as 'a lover of life'.
Man dies after turning up at hospital with critical injuries
Inquiries are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the man's injuries.
Why Adesanya could be forced into a fight he doesn't want
UFC boss Dana White opens up on the one-way conversation he'll have with Israel Adesanya.
Crime capital: New figures show city tops country
Why Rotorua has come out one of the worst in the country in crime statistics.
Witness: Maketū murder accused was 'pretty mad and stupid'
Aaron George Izett, 38, is on trial defending a charge of murdering his 2yo daughter.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Rotorua
Police were notified of the crash near the Hemo Rd roundabout, about 12.15pm.
Tension with Dame Kiri, affairs with women: Son's 'raw' book on Sir Howard Morrison's life
Untold stories include adultery, and alleged tensions with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
Complaint about Hannah Tamaki signs on election day
Vision NZ had thought the office signs could stay up, a party spokeswoman said.
Marae funding: Just one Bay of Plenty marae missing out
A total of $29,614,993 was granted for 77 marae restorations across the region.
'A light to our lives': Family of missing woman plead for information
The family of missing woman Rebeka Storey are asking the public for help.
Is this the new leader of the Māori Party?
Waititi says it could "naturally fall that way" but he wasn't his party's only leader.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
'Elated': Māori Party on cusp of return - Waititi on his lead against Coffey
The final result may be decided by special votes.
An adventure weekend getaway in Waitomo and Rotorua
Borders closed? No problem, just check out the backyard.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success
Enjoying an 'organic' rise in popularity, L.A.B will perform at Mt Smart Stadium
Bay of Plenty man avoids prison for manslaughter charge
Kawerau man sentenced to home detention after manslaughter of his father-in-law.
Surviving and thriving: Covid-19 funding a 'lifesaver' for Bay businesses
Nearly 1000 businesses have made use of the Covid-19 funding to access expert advice.
Local Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lesson
Senior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Body in lake mystery: 'I want justice and I want answers'
Heartbroken mother speaks out as police release new information in the investigation
Rotorua pickleball players take titles
"I love the hard, fast, volleying and smashing at the net ... attacking type of play."
'It's certainly unethical': Woman with bleeding condition detained in managed isolation
She was due to leave managed isolation today
A falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklings
A New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.
Local Focus: Rotorua's Memorial Drive closure causing frustration for some
'We're basically raising the bar.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.