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Liam Messam runs free coaching clinic
Liam Messam took the time to pass on his expertise to the next generation.
'The nicest guy you could ever meet': Community gem Sailesh Patel dies
Patel was known as "the Chief Sitting Bull of Ngongotahā".
Local Focus: The Rotorua electorate explained
Big swing to Labour would bring in a new MP for Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hemo Gorge roundabout sculpture a Jonesie Award finalist
The Jonesie Awards celebrate the best of the worst of government waste.
'The best dad in the world': Daughters' tribute to speedway legend after Lake Rotoma tragedy
Hayley and Amber Jarden describe how their Dad would always take them on adventures.
About 230 jobs to be created in Ōpōtiki after Tauranga investment in mussel farm
The processing factory was hoped to be up and running by early 2021.
High school band reunites a decade on - with a twist
Ever dreamed of bringing back together your high school band? These Rotorua guys have.
Weather: 24 hours of heavy rain to batter Bay of Plenty
Downpours were already scheduled to hit the Upper North Island today.
Top Kiwi bands in One Love Festival line-up
There will be a clear Kiwi flavour at next year's One Love.
Letters: Marguerita St plan creates another problem
Rotorua readers have their say.
Council legal costs of 'predetermination' debate $10k to date
Final invoices are yet to be received and the bill could reach $20k.
More than $5000 raised for burns victim and soon-to-be dad
Tangaroa Yorke was burned in a freak accident with a fish smoker on July 4.
Person arrested after alleged gun sighting in Hamurana
A person has been arrested and a cordon has been put in place at a property.
Tears flow as Rotorua meth supplier jailed for 5 years
Rotorua drug dealer Paul Tamai was sentenced in Rotorua District Court.
Lake crash tragedy: Mother of three among pair killed in plunge
Bibi Ali of Ranui is survived by her three children and close family.
Pair killed when their Mercedes Benz crashed into Lake Rotomā have been named
Emergency services were first called to the scene at Ōtangiwai Point on Saturday afternoon
Local Focus: The Rotorua electorate explained
A big swing to Labour would bring in a new MP for Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori wardens brave freezing night at scene of lake crash
'Though they were submerged underwater, we as Māori make sure that they are accompanied.'
Lakefront playground construction set to begin
Rotorua's lakefront development includes an improved playground
Club Sports Wrap: Cream to the top
A quick look at some of the club sport played during the weekend.
Sentenced for $137m of meth, appeal rejected
Lionel McDonald was found with 137.5kg of meth in his car and in a storage unit last year.
New Māori astronomy school opens
Te Whare Tātai Arorangi was officially opened on Saturday.
'They are still us': Kiwis in isolation get serenaded
"They are still us, I wanted to make them feel welcome."
Three waters reform: Councils hesitant about $761 million funding pool
Only councils who opt into the three waters reform programme can access the funding.
Too small, leaking, makeshift mosque leads to fundraising efforts
"We have lost a lot of professional people ... because of the lack of proper facilities."
St Chads' art picked for Parliament exhibition
"When we showcase all abilities, we are winning as a society."
Tragic discovery: Two dead after car plunges into lake
Police divers went into Lake Rotoma today searching for people in a car that crashed.
'Better than expected': Campgrounds fill up for school holidays
Some holiday park owners were reporting being almost 100 per cent full