Central North Island highways reopen
SH1 Desert Rd and SH46 were closed early on Thursday morning.
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Still plenty of legs in prawn park after setbacks
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Comedy explores the cultural divide
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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.
Richard Prebble: Christopher Luxon has a problem looming with female voters
Brooke van Velden's campaign could win over female voters.
The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Working fulltime and studying? Why you should hang in there
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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: Wastewater overflows into Lake Rotorua, high river level closes SH2
Rotorua had received 114mm of rain in 24 hours.
“Absolutely gut-wrenching”: Thieves deliver double blow to grieving charity founder
Grieving charity founder hit with a double blow.
'It is the soul of Rotorua': Guide makes case for full restoration of museum
"The projected cost for fully restoring it to a museum has risen drastically."
'Alarming offending': Security guards stationed at all North Island Michael Hill stores
There have been three attacks on Michael Hill stores in the past week.
Review: John Paul College’s amazing Jesus Christ Superstar features talent galore
John Paul College’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar is an unforgettable show.
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.
Artist uses painting to free himself from PTSD
Reporoa artist Chris McSkimming is using art to bring peace to his life.
Bay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rain
Multiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.
Letters: Lifestyle can’t compete with paying the bills
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
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.
Business Awards: Former winners say ‘give it a go’
With a few weeks left to apply, there are many reasons to enter the Taupō Business Awards.
'Unsafe' living conditions: Landlords lose long-running court battle
A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.
Tech week to focus on a better tomorrow
A series of high-tech talks and workshops is coming to Taupō this month.
Fresh rain warnings issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
More wet weather on the way, plea to be prepared
'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.
'Utterly despicable': Nats and Act want full Kiri Allan RNZ speech released
"A minister is always a minister," say Opposition politicians.
'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.
Transpower fined after power failure to 34,000 homes
Power cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.
Mamaku's taps should soon be flowing again as council fixes bore fault
Rotorua's council says it will work to improve its systems to minimise impact in future.