'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goal
The minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.
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'Freaking out': Toddler found near state highway after escaping from daycare
'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.
NZ's 'most serious' child porn bust: Man with 800 hours of material jailed
'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'
'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girl
A friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.
'Get ready to get back up': Job ads rise
Jobs ads are picking up in the Bay of Plenty more than anywhere else in the country.
Top dogs: Hard-working BoP hounds one paw closer to glory
Nearly 400 dogs nationwide were nominated for this year’s contest.
Flights resume after volcanic cloud billows from Whakaari/White Island
A column of ash has grown considerably in the air above Whakaari.
'Everything gone in flames': Volunteer and solo mum of three left with nothing
A community volunteer and mother with three children has lost everything in a house fire.
Go-ahead given for 202 new homes in Rotorua
Approval has been given to build 202 homes at Ngongotahā, for starters.
'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats
There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.
Students set to bring Jersey Boys production to light
'The talent and dedication of our students have truly brought Jersey Boys to life.'
Crews called to 'well involved' Koutu house fire
Crews were called just before 6pm.
'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillor
A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
'I have survived. I can give others hope'
Daffodil Day: How a cancer survivor found a new purpose after pain and loss.
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
SH2 slip: Road likely to stay closed until Friday
Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.
'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencing
A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.
'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store
Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'
Company reporting: Investors should brace themselves - Mark Lister
OPINION: Many results likely to make for sombre reading.
Barbie-themed samba takes top spot at Dancing for Hospice 2024
'Everything pink and everything fun.'
Revealed: The Bay of Plenty's favourite illicit drugs - and the harm they do
Wastewater testing reveals the amount of drugs Bay people are consuming.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Rotorua Business Award finalists announced
'The number and quality of entries have blown everyone away', says business leader.
'A bit of glitz and glamour': Harcourts Dancing for Hospice this weekend
The performance will take place at the Energy Events Centre to a crowd of 2000 people.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
Kids break into dealership and steal dirt bikes
Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.
Community housing provider sought to take on pensioner flats
It hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.
$60,000 worth of gun supplies stolen from Rotorua store
Thieves broke into Gun Supplies Limited on Ti St.
Upcycling: Rest home residents fix broken bikes to gift to kids
Retirement village upcycling discarded bikes to give away at Christmas
'It’s our livelihood': Store owner 'shattered' as ram-raiders steal $40k of bikes
Eleven masked people travelling in three cars broke into the motorbike store.
You have a visitor - it's the police
A man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.
Retirement village residents upcycle bikes for Christmas
Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.