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Bay MP: People upset at fire siren should 'get some earplugs'
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
'Irreplaceable star': 12-year-old boy dies on Christmas night
Shane White's infectious smile is one of many things that will be missed by his family.
Man taken to hospital after climbing isolation hotel fence
Staff took immediate action and detained the member of public within seconds.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Complaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180k
Dunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
'Archaic': Local business owner slams shoplifter 'shaming'
"It's a shaming tactic that's a little bit archaic," a local business owner says.
Five geothermal hotspots for summer
From established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.
'Sealed the deal': Riots lead expat to renounce US citizenship
"I don't see [American citizenship] having a value any more," says US expat.
Evacuation at Rotorua managed isolation facility
The alarm was possibly caused by heavy rainfall.
Summer read: Airport developments questioned by former iwi land owners
Some Rotorua iwi are concerned about developments at Rotorua's airport.
'Threatened and scared': Rotorua shoplifting cases hit five-year high
New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.
Police: Armed woman points gun at officers, takes patrol car, crashes it
The woman was arrested a short distance away from the scene.
Local Focus: Tour operator creates 'feeder forest'
Dansey Road Scenic Reserve overflowing with wildlife. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What a catch! Dad plays starring role in Rotorua's first 2021 baby
Rotorua's first baby of 2021 was a special delivery in more ways than one.
Hypothermia, broken ribs and '10 minutes' from death: Father, daughter survive against the odds
"We tied our lifejackets together in case one of us became unconscious."
Summer read: The people living in Rotorua's Kuirau Park. 'It's not that bad being us'
Meet some of Rotorua's seasoned "streeties" who say "it's not that bad being us".
'Don't worry Mum, I've already had a good life': Mum's message on melanoma
Michael Pilaar died in June 2017.
Christmas tragedy: Attack puts 21-year-old in hospital
Ben Osborne almost missed Christmas with his family after he was attacked
Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua
Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.
Local Focus: V8 Trike Tours to make up lost ground in Rotorua
'Cruise ship operation was 80 per cent of our income'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors
A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.
Kids say: Lasagne please, but no fish
Lasagne proves the most popular dish in school lunch scheme.
Rediscovering a taonga in our backyard
Rotorua is a true gem, discovers Sarah Daniell on a recent weekend visit.
Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe
Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Tenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighbours
The Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.