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'Gross breach of trust': Education consultant received $150K in kickbacks
The former employee admitted receiving secret commissions from a new contract.
'It's very worrying:' Coronavirus fallout hits businesses and tourism operators
One Rotorua tourism owner is trying his best to keep his business going.
Firefighters battle large manuka blaze in Ōpōtiki
Crews from across the region are working to extinguish the blaze.
Tauranga mum's twin baby survived but life was never the same
Sonia Fincham's story is exactly the reason Supper Club should be supported.
Man spends $2000 on tickets for tonight's $50m Lotto draw
Stores around the Bay of Plenty are reaching record sales this week.
Rotorua councillor says police are 'missing in action'
A Rotorua Lakes councillor says "police cannot keep their head in the sand any longer".
Dawn Picken: Tough men, submissive women a recipe for domestic violence
COMMENT: Hannah Clarke case shows we have much myth-busting to do around family harm.
Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'
64 units set to be built, freeing up houses for others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmworker who brutally killed ex as she held son says jail term too harsh
Ephraim Beazley's lawyer said stabbing Xi Wang 18 times was a 'snap decision'.
Man accused of the murder of 5yo appears before full public gallery
Five-year-old Ferro-James Tiopira Sio died in Rotorua Hospital on February 8.
Local Focus: Kawerau welcomes PGF cash injection
Small towns reaping the benefits in investment and jobs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gun threat: Kōhanga not locked down for second time
Police were ready after reports of a man with a gun, but one kōhanga didn't get message.
'Place-based' assessment to combat Rotorua's homelessness problem - Govt
The response aims to avoid a 'one-size-fits-all' solution to homelessness.
Two boys orphaned after parents killed in North Island crash
The 9-month-old is recovering from a crash which killed both his parents.
Crankworx 2020: Rotorua on the world stage
Record numbers of punters and bikers have already arrived in town for the March 1 event.
Lockdown incident: Man charged for making alleged hoax call
The Armed Offenders Squad also responded to the incident.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics
Ministry of Education stats have shown dire results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics
Statistics show a disturbing drop in attendance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Burglar soiled victim's sheets, drank rum
Kharviarn Kayden Baker, 19, will be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court in March.
'There's only so much we can do': Rotorua schools attendance reaches nine-year low
Rotorua schools' combined regular attendance in Term 2, 2019 dropped to 48.6 per cent
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
League club fought 'hostile takeover': Sports Tribunal awards $4500
The costs were awarded after a hearing last year.
Dawn Picken: Coronavirus myths and hoaxes are travelling faster than the virus
A virus just as deadly as novel coronavirus is sweeping the planet.
What does minimum wage mean for Bay business?
How a higher minimum wage affects employees and business owners across the Bay.
Record high! Rotorua's median house price up 42 per cent
The new high is good news for homeowners, but bad news for buyers, agents say.
Local Focus: Māori art and augmented reality
Paintings break into song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
'One bill away from drowning in debt': Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals rise
KiwiSaver users in Rotorua withdrew a combined $1.6m for hardship in 2019.
Student sent home from school to shave
Should school students be allowed to have facial hair?