World champion and now a Halberg finalist
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Backflow preventers to be installed at every residential property.
Prude or rude? G-string debate splits Taupō swimmers
'Men in mankinis, women walking around in g-string bikinis and even the odd naked person.'
Kiwi cricket fan's two-year ban for racially abusing English star
The fan who racially abused an English cricket has been hit with a ban.
Why an iconic Rotorua retail store is closing
Bryan and Lya French have no regrets about their time owning Outdoorsman Headquarters.
Inside the five-star Pullman Rotorua
The new hotel is aimed at both international and domestic visitors.
Ministry reinstates Te Puna Manawa o Whakaue licence
The licence was suspended after two thirds of teachers had cannabis in their system.
Cricket: Two sides unbeaten in Baywide T20
Rounds three and four were played in Rotorua on Saturday.
White Island: Story behind the skin grafts coming for burn victims
Members of the public offer to donate their own skin to help severely burnt victims.
Why sexual abuse survivor won't let Bryan Hughes destroy her life
"My life will go on and I will continue to live the life I truly deserve."
Tauranga Half: Course record obliterated
Braden Currie's Tauranga Half course record has been beaten by a large margin.
Local Focus: Life between the flags
A day in the life of a lifeguard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Like a war zone': Bay of Plenty woman escapes Aussie bush fires
''When we walked back we didn't expect to have a house.''
Mazda Demio woes: Thefts, joy rides, dumping
One theft victim has spent more on towing and repairs that what her car is worth.
Local Focus: Rotoiti's new water treatment plant
Scheme to filter sewage wins bouquets for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Person dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rāhui being put in place
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.
Two people rescued after boat sinks on Lake Taupō
The incident happened west of Whangamata Bay.
There is only one 'Best Boy': What Rotorua residents named their dogs
Did your dogs name make the top ten? Or is your pooch one-of-a-kind?
Esteemed judge remembered for fairness, wit and humanity
"Rob was gregarious, warm, fun, brilliant."
Rotorua black market likely winners of Government tobacco tax hike
"... it's been like the wild wild west here."
Katee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way again
It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.
'Phenomenal' nurses step up to help Whakatāne Hospital after eruption
There were six nurses from Australia and one from New Zealand.
'A lovely guy who will be deeply missed': Auckland judge mourned
'Ronayne will be remembered as a very kind, balanced and fair judge'.
Zizi Sparks: We'll never be the same again after White Island
One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.
'Together we will get through this' - Whakatāne one month after eruption
The eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.
Local vet nurse heading over to help with bush fire relief
The 23-year-old was heartbroken to see the destruction the blazes had caused.
Summer catch-up: Henry Makene on 'running through grief'
Henry and his mother, Tilly, were in the Hollie Snell crash, where Tilly lost her life.
River tragedy: Emotional scenes as man dies while swimming
CPR was carried out for at least 45 minutes.
Local Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issues
Kawerau mayor Malcolm Campbell believes the ageing infrastructure isn't the problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Prison break: Staff member injured when six youths escape secured facility
Residents witness 'dramatic' arrest.
Rotorua 'party house': Tenant speaks as landlord takes action
A landlord says she is taking action over her Tui Rd tenants.
Bites, quad bikes, butchering: Farm injury rates well above average
In the Midland area, 28 people died from agricultural-work injuries from 2012 to 2018.
'Cricket for friendship': Locals in Lawyers' Cricket World Cup
The "very collegial competition" is being hosted in New Zealand for the first time.