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Injuries mean speedsters Portia Woodman, Michaela Blyde out
But both aim to be available for selection for Hamilton Sevens in January.
Body in Lake Rotorua: Police seek information about woman
The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
'A small retail outlet's worst nightmare': Armed robber jailed
He will spend three years, 10 months and two weeks in prison and can't apply for parole.
Jason Poihipi sentenced to life for pregnant partner's murder
Judge says he must serve 10-and-a-half years before any parole hearing.
School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
Measles scare at Rotorua restaurant
Statement issued after staff member contracted the disease.
Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
'I thought I had finally made it' - rising rugby star's dream crushed
'Horror stories': Bad behaviour 'destroying' Rotorua CBD
I just want to keep my clients safe," says a business owner who was punched at work.
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Retail 'tough gig' for city as shops empty
Some landlords are offering reduced rents to get more businesses into the CBD.
Tenant stays 229 days after 90-day notice issued
The tenant took the case to the Tenancy Tribunal, District and High Courts.
Supreme Court rejects Fleet murderer's appeal
The Fleets were taken to dense bush and were savagely beaten with a spade in August 2017.
Mother charged with murdering toddler
Southern Thompson, 26, is accused of killing Comfort Joy Thompson-Pene in July last year.
'Completely and utterly frightening': Gangs clash in Rotorua
'It's so scary ... I have had enough of this.'
Rising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highs
The national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.
Anti-child abuse campaigner put curse on family, stole funds
Tracy Livingstone created "abusive Facebook posts which caused significant distress".
Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps
But they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.
Why moving to Rotorua made an author burst into tears
Zoe Rankin - combining Scottish highlands and Rotorua for psychological thriller plots
Could Rotorua get its own Statue of Liberty in the Redwoods?
It would be contemporary by design, Māori by nature and one part of plans for the forest.
Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit
The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.
'It's been a huge challenge': Teacher overcomes 'traumatic' injury
Alasdair Hay has returned to the stage after being assaulted earlier this year.
Placed in receivership: Rotorua couple's dreams left in tatters
Failed venture left owing nearly $2 million.
'Degrading' wages: Teacher aides working multiple jobs to survive
Support staff rally to raise awareness on what they do and how much they're underpaid.
BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent
They may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.
Local Focus: Amazing video shows hatching of 2000th kiwi
Livestream video of incredible moment a kiwi hatches. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'No justice for Karlos': Crown solicitor reacts after murder trial aborted
Legal experts give their reaction to the murder trial's early end.
Local Focus: Amazing video shows birth of 2000th kiwi
Livestream video of incredible moment a kiwi hatches. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.
Tāneatua residents question long wait for vital police station
Tāneatua residents are still waiting for a new police station a year after it burned down.
Egg-citing! Live stream of 2000th kiwi hatching
The egg was laid somewhere between 75 and 78 days ago.
Kaleb Trask one of nine rookies to secure Chiefs contract
Also named are 8 All Blacks, 6 Māori All Blacks, 1 Chiefs centurion, 1 international