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'Horse has bolted': Marguerita St will see modifications
The council has made its decision on Marguerita St.
Tractor driver killed in crash with milk tanker identified
The fatal crash, between the tractor and truck, was about 25km northwest of Rotorua.
Cricket: Mount Maunganui look to bounce back in Rotorua
This weekend marks round six of the Bay of Plenty Cup.
Jo Raphael: Royal Commission of Inquiry needed into violent child deaths
OPINION: Too many children are dying at the hands of those supposed to look after them.
Letters to the editor: GPs need to review their systems
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
A can and a quiz: Level 13 gets behind Christmas Appeal
Rotorua businesses are getting creative in supporting this year's appeal.
Jury hears closing arguments in baby murder trial
The Crown and defence have closed their cases in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.
'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapade
First it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.
Zizi Sparks: Time for major review of local government
OPINION: When tensions and problems cost money and affect progress, things need to change.
Wild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in Waikato
More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.
One dead after milk tanker and tractor crash near Rotorua
The fatal crash is on State Highway 5 at Ngatira.
Marguerita St: Legal challenge could be on the cards if council approves changes
The council says it will not respond to the letter 'through the media'.
Black Cap debuts for Bay of Plenty
The ND Fergus Hickey Rosebowl season got under way at the weekend.
Letters to the editor: Is there room for a top restaurant at the Lakefront?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: Christmas Appeal a chance to make a difference
Foodbank co-ordinator Glen Harmer on the importance of the Christmas Appeal.
Kieran Madden: Ardern's disappointing reaction to child poverty pleas
Opinion: Child poverty will be an election-defining, touchstone issue this term.
Local Focus: 'We're trapped' - Rotorua Canopy Tours feels the strength of domestic tourism
"New Zealand forgot how good New Zealand was." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cheaper entry for locals in Ocean Swim Series
The event incorporates the New Zealand Secondary School Open Water Championship.
Rotorua dumping ground for out-of-town homeless, says security head
Are our emergency housing clients mainly locals or out-of-towners?
Strike action withdrawn by St John Ambulance staff
St John Ambulance staff and FIRST Union have withdrawn planned strike action
New Rongoā healing programme offered in Rotorua
A new community outreach course teaching traditional Maori healing is offered in Rotorua.
"Take extra care': Heavy rain warning issued for BOP
There is a heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty region overnight.
Mother strangled other child weeks after baby's death, court told
The defence case has begun in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.
Regional Council seeks feedback on erosion repair consent
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking submissions to its erosion resource consent.
No doubt baby suffered 'significant' head injury, court told
Shane Claude Roberts, 61, is on trial for the murder of Rotorua baby Karlos Stephens.
'We let Nevaeh and her family down': Police mishandled 111 call before toddler found dead
The toddler was found dead the day after her grandmother called 111.
Samantha Motion: It's not fair to say renters just shouldn't get pets
Opinion: Tenants with pets are being put through the wringer in the rental market.
Fresh new look! Christmas Tree set to light up city centre
The 2020 Rotorua Christmas Tree offers a Kiwi twist on traditional festive decorations.
Making a difference: Foodbank volunteer Leonie Nickson
The Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank's doors are kept open thanks to loyal volunteers.
Neighbour smashes windows with wheelie bin in blaze rescue bid
Despite his heroic actions, the would-be rescuer wished he could have done more.
'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop front
Police are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.
Fatal crash: Police release name of motorcyclist
The fatal crash was on Bridge St in Ōpotiki at 6.43pm on Friday.
'Te Pou Pānui' signs aimed at advertising Rotorua's events
The event signs were first proposed in 2015.