'Kill him, dog': Terror as men smash car at petrol station
Men 'spent a good minute or two' smashing up the car.
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Former cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' taken
There are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.
Local Focus: A story of redemption for Ngongotaha Rugby Club
From just four senior players. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
'Milestone' housing strategy promises to enable 'thousands' of homes
The council chief executive says the strategy is 'not just a lot of words on paper'.
Local Focus: Rugby and redemption in Ngongotaha
From just four senior players. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Dawn Picken: Victory over Covid-19 could be a long, lonely time
COMMENT: Crushing the virus feels lonely when you can't visit loved ones abroad.
Names of Te Teko murder accused and his alleged victim suppressed
A man accused of murdering a woman in Te Teko remains in custody.
Beverly Bouma's killer tells girlfriend: 'I'm gonna kill you'
He was 16 when he was involved in Beverly Bouma's death in 1998. Now he's back in jail.
Gang member who claims gang does good work loses security licence
Licensing authority sides with police.
Potentially deadly: Police warn of 'bad batch' of synthetic cannabis
Warning comes as details of man's death made public.
Surprise! Dancers take to Eat Streat
Eat Streat patrons got more than they bargained for on Friday.
Campervan rolls on SH5 south of Reporoa
Police, fire and ambulance are attending the incident.
'Large police presence' on Te Puke Highway
A witness says he saw police pull over several vehicles and handcuff the occupants.
Police pursuit in Hamurana
Police attempted to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Central Rd and Jackson Rd.
New club aims to make water sports more accessible
Rotorua Awa Club is aiming to help make water sports more accessible to people and youth.
Primary school gets active to fundraise and spread thanks
Ngongotahā School is holding a Walk-a-thon and thanking essential workers.
Youth ready to take on Mount Maunganui challenge
Three Rotorua youth tackling Mount Maunganui for Hillary Outdoor Education Centre.
Jo Raphael: Unrelenting road toll means it's time to rethink everything
COMMENT: Change is needed because what we're doing now is not working.
Tarawera Ultra provides post-Covid boost
Entries for next year's event have come in at record breaking frequency.
ArtsMad back with virtual presence
ArtsMad is back and taking on its first virtual appearance.
Super Rugby: Trask's debut season a wild ride
Kaleb Trask's rise has been rapid but it has not been without hurdles.
Expert advice: Nine top tips for first-home buyers
Advice given for people thinking of buying a home for the first time.
Lockdown hangover: Hundreds of Lakes operations backed up
But 738 surgeries were still performed despite tough isolation period.
'Unbelievably' sad: Heartbroken widow pays tribute to husband after gliding tragedy
Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.
Letters: Why are we quibbling about a few dollars for closure?
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
Cycling event to boost Taupō's recovery
The BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge will be taking place as planned.
$17 million Te Ngae Rd project back under way
It is part of a $24 million programme to transform Rotorua's central and eastern corridors
Chiefs celebrate women in rugby with jersey donation
The Chiefs will run out in a limited edition jersey against the Highlanders this weekend.
55 years of fear: Why one woman can finally sleep peacefully at night
There have been about 30 car crashes at a Rotorua property.
Decades of fighting: Speed limit reductions welcomed by Rotorua communities
Speed limit reductions were coming in for both Waiotapu and Okere Falls.
Opinion: Armed Response trial aborted for good reasons
COMMENT: Armed police are not something the New Zealand public needs to feel safe.
Region's road toll climbs despite lockdown
The 2020 grim road toll has climbed to 19 in the Bay of Plenty district.
Lotto struck in Rotorua! Where the winning ticket was sold
At Alert Level 1, all Lotto retail stores were re-open.