Proposed zipline tourism venture at Okere Falls to create up to 30 jobs
The venture will also provide free transport for locals and regenerate native flora.
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Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.
Man arrested in relation to police chase, shooting
On Friday, police appealed for information from witnesses for their investigation.
One dead after car hits tree near SH38, Kāingaroa Forest
The driver was the only person in the car.
Rotorua's fastest-selling suburbs revealed
Real estate agents say houses in the more affordable suburbs are being snapped up fast
'I love you, Karin. I'm sorry': Survivors tell of aftermath of suicide
Bay locals talk about what it's like to lose a loved one to suicide.
Twins break their backs in crash - then are back on the rugby field
Twin brothers who broke their backs in a head-crash are back playing rugby winning awards.
Chinese tourists injured in crash in stable condition
Five Chinese tourists, including a child, were killed in a bus crash this week at Ngātira.
Mother turned away eight times due to vaccination shortage
In the Western Bay of Plenty alone.
Child hit in serious Bay of Plenty crash
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua tourist bus crash: Life savers reveal 'chaotic' scenes
These are some of the first responders' stories, told for the first time this week.
Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down
Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.
Burglar fakes medical certificate to get off bail breach
He was doing a burglary while on bail and tried to get off it by faking a hospital record.
Tourist bus tragedy: Seven still in Rotorua Hospital
Lakes DHB is liaising with other agencies.
'They're from our country': Language help for bus crash survivors
Rotorua's Chinese community comes together in a time of tragedy.
Fatal bus crash: Survivors tell of violent swaying before flip
'The weather wasn't good, it was raining and the road was slippery,' says survivor.
Bay company breached earthworks resource consent
Bay of Plenty firm admits discharging sediment-contaminated water during earthworks
PM offers condolences to Rotorua bus crash victims
Passengers have confirmed that seatbelts were being worn at the time of the crash.
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal bus crash
Police investigating the fatal crash are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Volcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clash
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup
Call for compulsory seatbelts following horrific bus crash
"If the occupants of that bus had been wearing seatbelts, they'd probably be alive."
Crash survivor: Bus turned sharply, spun 360 degrees
Five tourists on the bus died, two were seriously injured and four moderately injured.
'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurt
Five people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.
Rotorua house sales total more than $600 million
The city's top seller made more than $2 million.
Security guard saves choking baby
She has a grandmotherly mana and now she's officially recognised as the best.
Prison escaper nabbed by Rotorua police
Levi Parekuka, 27, is alleged to have escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital.
Caught in the crossfire: Shot taxi driver may miss his wedding day
The shot taxi driver was caught in crossfire.
Man appears in court following firearms incident
A man charged relating to a firearms incident on Te Ngae Rd has today appeared in court.
Shot taxi driver stable after weekend of pursuits prompt warning
Rotorua police are warning fleeing drivers that "the risk is never worth it".
Dramatic arrest: Shots fired at police, taxi driver injured
Worker said he saw "lots of blood" as taxi driver came into store asking for help.
Entries open for world's largest adventure race
Godzone will make history in 2020 with Rotorua the first North Island region to host.
'I can't be angry at him': Heartbreak of children whose father killed their mother
Their mum is dead and their dad is in jail for life. How are the Douthett children coping?
BOP Steamers eager for challenge against North Harbour
Bay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.