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Lotto luck strikes twice in Bay of Plenty
The two players are each more than $20K richer.
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'Not if but when': Expert fears measles outbreak amid low immunisation rates
For Māori children the risk is greater with only 41.2 per cent of tamariki immunised.
'A little bit more outrageous': Steve Chadwick's life in politics - and what's next
Chadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.
'I felt a sharp metal object up against my neck': Bus driver tells of knife attack
The bus driver, whose identity was obscured, described the shocking actions.
Ram raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 charges
Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.
Marathon mum hopes to defy condition to join 'survivors' club'
Nerves under the skin become over-sensitised to heat and friction.
Young Rotorua chef upping game for grand final cook-off
Olive Ona is preparing to take on other young chefs from New Zealand and Australia.
Paul Hickey: Glam night for Hospice, exciting prequel, Tough Guy & Gal
Paul Hickey discusses a successful night for Hospice, a show prequel and Tough Guy & Gal.
Night to be full of laughs and spontaneous creation
The Horse Play Improv show is being held on Saturday, September 3 at Shambles Theatre.
Sonya Bateson: Solving the Bay of Plenty's traffic woes
We've got to have the infrastructure to make public transport work.
'Worth a million dollars': Meet the volunteer drivers helping cancer patients get to their appointments
For some passengers, transport to treatment is a matter of life and death.
Pre-election report: bleak reality or city of opportunities?
Born and raised in Rotorua, 64-year-old Terry Lemon shares his views on his hometown.
Landmark partnership step forward for equitable health outcomes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Whanau to benefit from improved delivery in sector.
Culture change Tame's aim
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tame Malcolm on his aspirations for Te Papa Atawhai.
Life in te Ao Maori great training for justice role
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opportunity to have meaningful korero.
In 1823 the Rotorua area was invaded by Hongi Hika and his allies
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Parewaero noticed an unfamiliar war vessel heading towards her.
Six homeless families in motels to move to new state homes
Six new homes for six families in Rotorua motels. What does the Housing Minister think?
Outgoing mayor's casting vote seals proposal to sell Rotorua reserve sites
It follows four months of passionate public debate on reserves.
Protesters gather outside council against use of green spaces for housing
This morning the council will decide on its proposal to sell seven reserve sites.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers give their views on mill workers being locked out
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Easing the trauma: Couple doing their bit for cancer patients
Ian and Jennifer Stuart are collecting for Daffodil Day this year.
Mayoral candidate wants to 'pedestrianise' Tutanekai St
Candidates share their thoughts on topics that also include fluoride and Three Waters.
'Hello, is there anybody there?': Man tells of getting locked inside store
How a man got trapped inside a Hallensteins store.
'Strong demand': $180m retirement village planned for Rotorua
"We are looking at options to best utilise the existing site features."
'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggle
There is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.
Final fate of Rotorua reserves to be decided at final council meeting of term
The final council meeting of the term will tackle some hot topics.
Students kept cool under pressure in cooking competition
Western Heights High School hosted ServiceIQ's Battle of the Pans Rotorua.
Protest planned: 'Our green spaces are not theirs to sell'
Rotorua Lakes Council will meet on Thursday to decide the final fate of seven reserves.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react as costs spiral for farmers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the cost of fertiliser for farmers.
'Amazing show of aroha': Family donation means wahine toa's legacy lives on
The diagnosis was a "tough pill to swallow", but Angela Thrupp never gave up.
Final stage of Lakefront boardwalk opens
All major construction on the lakefront boardwalk is now complete.