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'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.

Council supports lake sewerage project continuing
Councillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.

'Coming home': Rotorua Boys' High appoints new principal
Former head boy and staff member returns for the top job.

'Keep that flame alight': How rising teen beat the odds and wrote a song about it
Why Nikau Grace's latest single is a bit special.

Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.

Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.

'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.

Homage to a legend: New mural takes shape in Rotorua CBD
Taumata Solomon pays homage to kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai.

Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.

Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'

Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.

'Gutting': Charity garage sale may be canned after alleged burglary
It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.

New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.

NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.

Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.

'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am
'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'

Kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai mural in Rotorua's CBD
Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez

'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and Rotorua
Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.

'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes
'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'

Police officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him – coroner
It was 'abundantly clear' the officer made a decision, coroner says.

Rotorua woman killed in SH5 crash
The crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.

Body found in burnt-out car not yet formally identified
The body was found in the front seat of burning car.

Three vehicles struck by slip, SH2 closed in Bay of Plenty
Diversions are in place at the intersections at Paerata Ridge Rd and Verralls Rd.

'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors open
Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.

Hip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoP
The group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.

Three nights of frights this Halloween
It's an exciting weekend full of Halloween entertainment for all ages in the community.

Maccas takeover: Couple sell three McDonald's restaurants - but eye up another nine
They've had the 'time of our lives' but are ready for a new challenge.