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BoP weather: Caution urged after further slips
The region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.

Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that
"CGMs shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time for New Zealand to wake up and catch up."

Kāhu ki Rotorua: The battle of Te Puta o Tongara
Ancient battle site at Pukeroa, where Rotorua Hospital stands.

Team player’s talents help to build legacy
Rangitihi Pene has been involved in basketball for more than 40 years.

Woman charged over damaged graves yet to enter pleas
Charges include four counts of doing intentional damage with reckless disregard.

Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home
OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?

Cause of large Ngongotahā house fire determined
Emergency services were called at 2.08pm on Wednesday.

Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.

'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.

'We have got to run our school': 'Unqualified' teachers hired amid shortage
Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.

What should happen to iconic museum? Public get a say in multimillion-dollar question
Council to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.

The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Jailed serial groper admits doing indecent act in store carpark
Jason Trembath appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.

'There was a lot of smoke': Crews fighting house fire in Ngongotahā
The fire has been described as 'well-involved'.

Live: Highways blocked, motorists trapped, rivers rising as heavy rain hits BoP
An orange rain warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.

Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.

Plans to reopen skid pad for car enthusiasts stall
Waka Kotahi says there are 'unambiguous' safety and operational improvements needed.

'Unsafe' living conditions: Landlords lose long-running court battle
A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.

'A dream come true': How these new property owners saved for their first homes
'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'

Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen
His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.

'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.

Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.

Unexplained Rotorua death: Man, 21, named
Anyone who has information that could assist police has been urged to get in touch.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Mamaku residents urged to conserve water after bore failure
A replacement component is being arranged.