The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on why Kiwi kids can’t do maths
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Bay of Plenty Times
Exhibition highlights artistic talent in high schools
Rotorua Museum and Te Aka Mauri - Rotorua Library presents Toi Toi Whakatōpū.
How a 5% home deposit is possible and why mortgage applications have plummeted
Bank cash backs of up to $25,000 and 1 per cent loans for electric cars.
Jessie Gurunathan: men v women v trans - it’s not all black and white
How is Davidson’s remark about cis white men any different to Luxon's on crime?
How chef became the Bay’s sausage ‘boss’
Pagani arrived in NZ not speaking a word of English but his skills spoke volumes.
Jo Raphael: Protection of retail workers is paramount
OPINION: Retail workers don't deserve to go to work fearing for their lives.
'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ today
About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.
The cash boosts Kiwis will get from today
The Government's $2 billion cost-of-living policy comes into effect today.
Clean and... green? Popular lake's vibrant new hue has locals worried
The district has been persistently pestered by algal blooms in recent months.
Brutal rental market: Harrowing tales of the hunt for a home
What it's like living in a garage: 'I never imagined I’d end up like this.'
Former Warriors player finds passion in other codes after losing leg in car crash
Flavell competed for a spot at the world para golf championships.
Local Focus: Getting a greater yield from your garden
The Rotorua Seed Library and Kai Rotorua are helping residents become self-sustainable.
Staff shortages trickle down to councils
Not being able to fill vacancies could affect the council's service delivery.
Adored ballet teacher fights in hospital to make it to her 50th Jubilee show
Whether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.
Premium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debate
OPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.
Opinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable ones
OPINION: Make low-wage jobs more attractive by being nicer.
Youth involved as huge mural takes shape on Rotorua building
Rotorua artist Mark Noble is working with a team of youth to paint the eco-friendly mural.
Sudden closure of Work and Income centre leaves clients feeling abandoned
Work and Income clients were contacted on Monday.
Rotorua’s Margriet Theron in newly established Migrant Community Reference Group
The Immigration Minister has appointed 10 people to the group from around NZ.
Songbirds donate hundreds to band after devastating fire
A fire destroyed the band building containing $120,000 worth of precious instruments.
Moana Jnr coming to life on stage
Lakes Performing Arts Centre is putting on Moana Jnr from April 18 to 23.
Marama Royal: The resurgence in our population has been a miraculous recovery for my people
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei chair Marama Royal outlines the iwi housing pathway
Cold snap set to give way to warmer weather this weekend
As the colder air is pushed out, temperatures should rise to more seasonal averages.
'We don’t feel it’s safe for staff': Fuel stop becomes self-service after robberies
The manager said he was punched and kicked during a robbery.
'Secrecy' claim as potential rates hike revealed
Councillors will vote to approve the plan for consultation next week.
Opinion: Olympics kick off a great weekend
"What an enriching, informative and thoroughly rejuvenating weekend I’ve just spent."
'Tarawera is extremely important to us': Whaka boy returns to give back to lake
Working in the taiao is a a chance to give back to the hapori.
Not unusual to find skulls of past fighters from gruesome battle
As we move into April, we see Vega rising in the morning.
Roll up those sleeves for lake clean-up
Many hands will make lighter work this Sunday.
'I wouldn’t even put my Rotties in what I found': CEO's blunt view of homeless hotel conditions
Lifewise boss Haehaetu Barrett spoke at National Māori Housing Conference.
Stashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentences
The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.
No pyjama drama for this Good Sort
A Taupō local has been sewing up a storm for local babies and children.
'I fell off a cliff': Kiwi Olympian aiming for fifth Games after long Covid struggle
Luuka Jones missed almost an entire year of competition.