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Meet the stall holders at Rotorua's new markets
Food, fashion and a cafe will be on offer when Markets Twelve 21 opens on July 31.
Flipped ute Fenton St crash: Teen pleads guilty
After stealing a vehicle, he led police on a dangerous chase before crashing on Fenton St.
Raukura humbled and blessed with regionals win
Raukura were the winners of the Secondary Schools Regional Kapa Haka 2021 competition.
Ōpōtiki murder trial: CCTV analysis found two persons of interest
A forensic imaging specialist gave evidence on day three of the trial.
Zizi Sparks: We need more GPs but how can we attract them?
Opinion: Becoming a GP needs to be more attractive.
Rotorua kids learn how to keep safe through St John programme
Thousands of students across New Zealand learnt how to prevent injuries.
How NZTA plans to make Ōkere Falls safer
Construction of the new shared path and pedestrian islands is set to get under way
Tech teamwork: Interschool E-League tournament held
An inaugural Interschool E-League tournament was held at Rotorua Primary School.
Stop, umbrella time: Rain settles in throughout BOP
MetService has issued a series of rain, wind, and snow watches
Letters to the editor: Three waters decision of utmost importance
Our readers have their say.
'Emaciated' cows die as farmer says grazing them a 'burden'
Many yearlings in the herd were half the size they should have been at that age.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
'Change is overdue': MP submits bill to allow domestic violence victims immediate divorce
Current law requires a couple to be separated for two years before a divorce can happen.
Person seen trying to get into vehicles at traffic lights
Police are urging members of the public to remain vigilant.
So close, yet so far: Magic beaten by Steel
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic came within two goals of ending their losing streak.
David Beck: Why you should sign up for Big Brothers Big Sisters
OPINION: Programme to help young people develop to their full potential changes lives.
Two babies in intensive care with RSV: Visitor restrictions in place
There are between 20 to 30 likely RSV presentations to the emergency department daily.
Drama talent on display at Rotorua comp
Rotorua's school age drama talent will be on display.
Crisp and clear: Thousands hit Mt Ruapehu for opening
It has been a spectacular start to the season on the maunga
Residents divided over Rotorua's new speed bumps
Residents unhappy about speed bumps on Kawaha Point Rd and Ford Rd.
Some councils have 'head in the sand' over Three Waters reform- Rotorua councillor
It comes after one mayor said reforms could be a 'turd degree burn' for ratepayers.
Murder trial: Crown says 77-year-old man was kicked, punched and stomped
A man is on trial for the murder of an Ōpōtiki man five years ago.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Meet Julia Manktelow and Bryan Graham
Julia Manktelow and Bryan Graham are enjoying the process of learning to dance.
Jo Raphael: Stargazing gives us the opportunity to practise Matariki principles
OPINION: Matariki will give us time to slow down and reflect.
Torque of the town: Swap meet and car show this weekend
The 40th Annual Central North Island Swap Meet and Car Show Spectacular is this weekend.
Support local at Home and Lifestyle Show
The Rotorua Home and Lifestyle Show is on July 9 to 11.
Speed bumps fail to meet standards, council to make adjustments
Some speed bumps failed to meet the exact design height specifications.
Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care
It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
'It's going to get worse': GP shortage effect on Rotorua
Health professionals say general practitioners are already "limping through a crisis".
Dawn Picken: Saddened but not surprised by sexual assault report
Opinion: It's hard to deal with despicable behaviour happening under our noses.
Zizi Sparks: What's needed to fix our CBDs
Opinion: Councils need to think outside the box.
Matariki celebrations start with 'breathtaking' pre-dawn ceremony
Matariki celebrations in Rotorua opened with a special pre-dawn ceremony on Mokoia Island.
Car crashes into powerpole in Rotorua
There were no power outages reported in the area at the time of the crash.