Public transport 20pc push labelled 'just plain wrong' despite approval
Plan to push 20 per cent of car commuters on to public transport within 10 years.
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Luke Kirkness: Decision to end school consent and healthy relationships programme wrong
OPINION: Sexual harm is a major issue in young people's lives.
Push to shift 20pc of commuters from cars to public transport in 10 years
BOPRC will decide today whether to adopt a regional transport plan with an ambitious goal.
Gang leaders appeal jail terms for drug dealing ring that used 'Mafia-like tactics'
Two men jailed for large-scale drug offending have appealed their sentences.
'No time to think': Dairy worker assaulted in morning robbery speaks out
The robbery and assault took place in the span of about one and a half minutes.
Councillor candidates on debt, closed door meetings and more
Hot topics included housing, council spending and structure.
Robo-Magpie! Rotorua Airport to trial robotic magpie to deter birds
If adopted, Rotorua will become the first airport in the Southern Hemisphere to use it.
Subscribers weigh in on 'Where's the post-pandemic party?'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'These people have no respect': Mayoral hopeful's face cut out of sign
The man at the centre of it jokes it could be a tourist photo opportunity.
Crispian Stewart: If you want to get fit, here's a great (free) place to start
In this week's wrap: Community fitness, rugby selections and local cricket news.
Chatting and problem-solving: The free mental health service anyone can use
One patient said the difference it had made in his life had been like "chalk and cheese".
'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman critical
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.
Local Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hub
Rotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.
'Great sadness': Funeral for man hit by car in city to be held today
Richard Martin suffered critical injuries in the crash, and died six days later.
Black Power kidnapping: Woman sentenced to home detention in emergency housing
The final two people involved in a gang drug debt revenge plot have been sentenced.
Woman critical after shooting near Rotorua
A woman was located at the scene with a serious gunshot wound.
Your weather: Another wet week on the way for Bay of Plenty
The best weather of the week may already be behind us.
Webster makes memorial concert commitment despite koro's death
Why the Gift of Music concert is extra special for young musicians.
Rotorua businesses optimistic for summer after busy long weekend
The outlook for summer is looking strong for Rotorua.
Police block Malfroy Rd as search carried out
Police blocked Malfroy Rd while they carried out a search for a wanted person.
Spare a thought for those working today
COMMENT: Many people will enjoy a day off today but service people may not.
Bigger venue named for Juicy Fest Tauranga
Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.
'A really dark place': How one mother beat post-partum depression
'I was feeling depressed, having a newborn and then I had to try and save my marriage.'
Rotorua pedestrian dies in hospital week after early morning collision
The incident took place on Arawa St last weekend.
Luke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crime
OPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.
Gangs, meth, guns and murder: Killer woman a 'powder keg fuelled with rage'
Moetu Kaitai has been jailed for life after getting angry at men and shooting Kalvin Kana.
Letters: Efforts to improve drug rehab access 'wasted'
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Quite special': One family, one church, three weddings
Rosemary Robb has always wanted to get married at St Faith's. Today her dream comes true.
Jiu jitsu, tattoos, and orchids - What's on in the Bay this long weekend
Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.
Subscribers weigh in on Rotorua tourism operators wanting Govt fix for 'brand damage'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Subscribers weigh in on rising costs to add $110 a week
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Local Focus: Who's got the voting vibes?
Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.
How's the Rotorua economy? Businesses urged to give opinions in next survey
The survey is conducted every six months to gather regular feedback.
Sonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'
OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not