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The Aroha String Quartet and clarinet player Rachel Vernon will perform in Rotorua
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The sentencing judge said he wanted to give the teenager a chance to 'break the cycle'.
Interesting to learn from local stories at ArtsMad
The next ArtsMad session is being held on Thursday, August 10 with a range of speakers.
This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries
Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.
Some councillors 'embarrassing themselves' over urgent items
Four issues were raised in the meeting but none of them were considered urgent.
Rotorua shooting: Witnesses wanted as police investigation continues
One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.
Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings
The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".
Bay of Plenty economy outperforms rest of NZ post Covid-19, despite job concerns - report
The Bay of Connections report highlights growth in concerns and house values.
'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jail
Illegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.
Zizi Sparks: Housing inquiry should give solutions as well as answers
Opinion: We need more than inquiries if we want to make a difference.
How much would you pay for a tomato? Prices climb, approach all-time high
Loose tomatoes were on sale for $14.99 a kilo at one supermarket.
Suspicious fire at power pole adorned with gang insignia
Police and a fire investigator were at the scene.
Mark it in your diary - Supper Club is back!
It's back and it's aiming to hit the $1 million mark.
'I don't want to go to Rotorua': Burnt car victim speaks out
Three cars were destroyed and at least two others damaged.
Hotel guests' cars destroyed in suspicious blaze
What started as one car fire reportedly spread to others.
Dancing for Hospice experience cherished by dance couple
It's nerves but also excitement for dance partners Fisher Wang and Lexie Stewart.
Letters: Housing Māori homeless at marae a 'no-brainer'
Our readers have their say.
Te Arawa performing artists unite to launch Aronui 2021
Aronui returns with a new trailer in collaboration with 'Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa'.
'Escalation of poverty' in pandemic linked to jobs, living costs
'If we give up, say it's too hard, we are consigning a generation to the scrap heap.'
Woman murdered by partner was 'beautiful and full of life'
Darkie Cable has pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Reid near Taupō in January 2020.
'I imprisoned myself': Miss Rotorua contestant's inspiring story
Pageant contestant Anita Paul is a single mother of six children.
Opinion: Supermarket industry needs a fair shake of the sauce bottle
OPINION: Farmers' and supermarkets' margins need more balance.
Elective services disrupted for specialist doctors stop work meetings
Doctors across the region will attend the meetings this week.
Dairy labour shortage: 'I'm doing 16 hours a day minimum'
''If you are in a shop you can lose a customer so be it, but you can't lose a cow.''
Jo Raphael: Balance between personal responsibility and public safety
OPINION: Councils must ensure public safety when projects are designed to draw people.
Sevens gold glory: 'Baby sister is so amazing'
The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Controlled burn could be seen on Mt Ngongotahā
A large fire burned on the side of Mt Ngongotahā this afternoon due to a controlled burn.
Under new management: Bay Dreams 2022 introduces 'fresh new look'
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Bumps and police aim to stop Ngongotahā roadwork speedsters
Speeding through roadworks has led to the installation of two plastic speed bumps on SH36.
Lakes DHB holds rank for one of highest Covid vaccination rates
In most DHBs, the rate for Māori is about half the general population.
Magical market moment: Markets Twelve 21 opens doors
The new indoor market named Markets Twelve 21 opened its doors on Saturday.
Rotorua's million-dollar suburbs revealed
'The next level at $2m is starting to emerge,' says a real estate professional.
'It's the principle': Woman to fight 8-year-old parking ticket in court
'A lot of people would be really intimidated by a letter like this.'
Don't panic! The fire is under control
A large fire will burn on Mt Ngongotahā on Saturday but it is being controlled.