12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
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Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash
The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.
Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour
Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.
'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education
Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
One person hospitalised after crash between car and pedestrian
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Rotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interference
Council says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.
Mark Lister: The trouble with non-tradeables inflation
OPINON: Lower inflation doesn’t mean lower prices.
Rawiri Waititi’s dad dies in Bay of Plenty
The Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.
'The unthinkable': A decade on from news that changed family's lives
'You never think that that’s going to happen to you or to your kids.'
Parent says rent rise will absorb tax cut, Mayor says extra police 'may not scratch the surface'
Power bills would outstrip 'any kind of tax break' for pensioners, they said.
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
'Young, resilient, and rapidly growing': Third in BOP of Māori descent
Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.
Ngāti Whakaue lawyer on fast-track approvals advisory panel
Tapsell chairs Ngāti Whakaue’s Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.
Budget 2024: 'I want my taxes to go to making sure kids don’t starve'
What Rotorua locals and leaders want from Budget 2024.
'Really powerful': Why tomorrow's Māori descent Census data release matters
'We should move beyond measuring desperation and deprivation … towards our aspirations.'
One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
There are reports of injuries.
'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades
'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'
Mark Lister: Sell in May and go away?
OPINON: There are definitely a few reasons to think we might get a few bumps in the road.
Three people taken to hospital after tractor and car collide
The road was closed due to debris and an oil spill.
Whakaari/White Island may be moving into ‘eruptive episode’ - GNS
GNS Science says the initial eruption happened about 8.20am yesterday.
Fears and tributes after death of 'quiet bloke' found in natural hot pool
Local 'streeties' have shared memories of man who died in Sulphur Point area.
Dancing Diary: Who would have thought stepping would be so tricky?
OPINION: This week has been a struggle.
'Don’t stand in the dock chewing your gum': Judge's advice to gang offender
'It’s almost a year after these two fired a gun ... in the middle of the afternoon.'
Sword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his Iwi
Special ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.
Whakaari/White Island: Boaties told to avoid area after minor eruption
GNS Science says the eruption happened about 8.20am.
'We managed to save a life': Linesmen recall rescue of woman from sinking car in floods
'As I got closer, I could see that she was starting to reach for air.'
'We just want to come home': Rotorua mum and baby stranded in riot-torn New Caledonia
They intended to stay four nights. They've been stuck for two weeks.
Higher injury costs and lower ACC coverage for older Māori - study
Older Māori face higher ACC costs, Auckland University study finds.
'Saved my life': How roller skating helped woman conquer drugs and alcohol
Derby star shares personal story to explain why her home town needs a new skatepark.
Thief with a conscience? Widow in tears as stolen ashes returned
'I’m just so glad that they did the right thing and brought him back.'
'Things happened quickly': how Tuesday's wild weather unfolded
'A reminder of how quickly things can happen during weather events'
What the Kāinga Ora report means for Rotorua and the hundreds of planned home builds
There are at least 330 new Kāinga Ora homes budgeted for the city by mid-2025.
Gang murder trial aborted after judge falls ill
What comes next for five men accused of killing one of their own.