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Bay police ramp up efforts to catch drink drivers
The number of people caught driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is revealed.
Jo Raphael: Glo Festival another victim of Covid-19
OPINION: Large events are not worth the risk to some organisers.
'Pretty special': Boys take distressed woman to safety
"David and Sairusi have done the good deed that you encourage your boys to do."
Father jailed for life for murdering 2-year-old daughter in river
Tewi Savage murdered his daughter in the Rangitāiki River in July, 2018.
Local Focus: Jobs and housing are Rotorua's biggest election issues?
They agree on the issues but not how to address them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man arrested after Puarenga Park, Rotorua harassment
The man will be held in custody until his next court appearance.
$191,000 for family harm reduction programme
The programme works with high recidivist offenders using an all of whānau approach.
Kristin Macfarlane: Children spending days hungry and cold is heartbreaking
OPINION: Children can't thrive if they don't have enough food or warm clothing.
Six months since lockdown: How life in Rotorua has changed
Covid-19 and lockdown have had different impacts on every facet of society.
'Too close to home': Investigation after Rotorua shooting
Shooting victim is in Waikato Hospital in a stable condition.
Rotorua attraction gets Māori All Black boost
After a tough 80 out on the field, what better way to relax than a soak in a hot tub.
Bryan Gould: America's democracy is under threat
OPINION: The world will pay the price if the flame of democracy is snuffed out in the US.
Local Focus: Jobs and housing are Rotorua's biggest election issues?
They agree on the issues but not how to address them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua ready again to welcome visitors
Rotorua tourism operators welcome visitors. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Steamers star suspended for three weeks
The duty judicial officer found his actions were reckless.
Local Focus: Who is Tania Tapsell, National candidate for East Coast?
National candidate Tania Tapsell's electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Adesanya an inspiration to make Rotorua proud
The global UFC superstar will get an invitation to former school's Hall of Fame induction.
Glo Festival cancellation another Covid-19 blow
"When we have events cancelled it really affects our income and our lifestyle."
Te Arawa Fisheries adds international expertise
The appointments are expected to strengthen the board's connection to its kaupapa.
'Difficult decision': GLO Festival cancelled
The free annual event, held on New Year's Eve, usually attracts about 15,000 people.
Rubbish dumpers 'ruining' sacred scenic spots
The most commonly dumped items in Rotorua were bags of household waste.
Bay projects benefit from Māori development funding
Māori development projects across the country will receive a total of $18.8 million.
Kereru returns to birthplace after 24 years
Pidge is one of the oldest documented kererū.
Jo Raphael: Now's the time to get involved
COMMENT: Make the next nineteen days count and learn all you can about your choices.
Stan Meads Cup: Central Bay limp into semis
Central BOP have made the semifinals despite a heavy loss.
Miss Rotorua 2020 proud and humble to represent her iwi and hapū
The winner of the Miss Rotorua 2020 pageant is revealed.
Kristin Macfarlane: 'I was alive but I wasn't living'
Comment: I couldn't even recognise myself anymore but had no idea how to fix that.
Dawn Picken: Decluttering can improve mental health
COMMENT: The case for decluttering: disposing of junk can improve your mental health.
Severe weather warning still in place for Bay of Plenty
Between 9 am and 5pm, 50-80mm of rain was expected in the Eastern Bay of Plenty ranges.
Rotorua GM explains why a career in hotels isn't dead post-Covid
"If people like a variety in their work, hotels is a great career path."
Western Heights dance crews on top in NZ
"We knew that we deserved to win, however it felt too good to be true."
Rotorua Marathon: Voss first local winner in 45 years
Micheal Voss won the men's race and Alice Mason took out the women's.