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Rotorua woman ordered to pay $26,000 to ex-employee
The ex-employee said she "needed that income" as the sole earner for two young children.
Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected
'This is one of those situations where the actions of a few have impacted the many.'
Ex-Olympian Ben Sandford's hopes for anti-doping agency
The Rotorua-based former skeleton racer is the newly appointed Athletes Committee chair.
Going up: Rotorua's biggest building consents of 2019
Rotorua's top 10 biggest building consents revealed
'He was crying, freaking out': Passenger takes wheel after bus driver falls sick
Passenger was qualified and only "temporarily" drove the bus, InterCity says.
Living in a tent for eight months: 'We tried to make it fun'
It's been one hell of a year for the Redding family.
Person 'dragged' by horse at rodeo
One person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries.
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
From failing School Cert to a New Zealand Order of Merit
The people, environment, forests, lakes and climate keeps him in Rotorua.
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
Rotorua's top 10 sporting moments
Another year of memories: David Beck picks his favourite sporting moments of 2019.
The 'life-changing' accident that put one teen in a wheelchair
Oceana Cameron talks exclusively about the day that changed everything.
Rotokākahi, Green Lake, bans breached? Solutions sought
"The volume of traffic out there really has jumped dramatically".
Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again
Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.
Community shaken by suicide strip off for mental health
The idea was inspired by the naked farmer theme that had already swept through Australia.
Dark Side: Darth Vader gets stuck into chores
The photo surfaced on Google Maps showing a wannabe Darth Vader taking out their bin.
Crowned! Rotorua's biggest house sales of 2019
'If you get water, you will get a peak in price'.
What happened next: How Lisa Adams became a world champ
World champion para shot putter Lisa Adams on the year that was and what comes next.
'This time is harder' - Mum battles cancer for third time
The thought of having to pay to extend her life is daunting.
Having a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-up
FENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.
Kiwi dies after contracting virus in Dublin
"He was messaging us ... the next thing he was no longer messaging. It was heartbreaking."
Watch: Person rammed into fence by car after altercation
Video shows driver ramming man into fence after reports of altercation in barbershop.
Jo Raphael: You're not bulletproof on the roads
Drive safely, go home and see your loved ones.
'Just hilarious': Creative Christmas tree delights baby 'pilot'
The Rotorua man's passion was to design and build creative Christmas trees.
'Something like this will happen again': White Island trauma response director
Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".
Two dead in head-on crash, Napier-Taupo Rd temporarily closed
Police confirmed two people had died and another person is seriously injured.
From voted out to the vege patch
What Mark Gould has done after losing his seat on council after 18 years.
Teen killer deemed 'undue risk' and recalled to prison
Murderer John Wharekura is back behind bars.
Local Focus: Worker describes exploitation nightmare in Reporoa
Exploited worker speaks out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Worker describes exploitation nightmare in Reporoa
Exploited worker speaks out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Blocked roads: Delays after spate of Te Puke crashes
State Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.
Bay rugby's innovative ways to keep athletes
Providing opportunities for the region's rugby stars may keep them in the region longer.