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Historical treasures uncovered in Rotorua Museum upgrade
Works at the Rotorua museum was uncovering historical finds.
Person trapped for over an hour after midnight crash
The person was seriously injured.
Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Free food! City's first free supermarket launched
Rotorua Whakaora's first 'free store' opens its doors today.
Violin concert bringing 18th century Georgian music to Rotorua
It will take place in The Monarch Room at the Princes Gate Hotel.
'In the clear': Rotorua locations have Covid-19 tests returned
Forty-eight staff were tested after people who had Covid-19 visited Skyline.
Local students sell face masks for much-needed funds
The students sold 190 face masks and were still going.
Missing tramper found on Tongariro Crossing
The man went missing near the Mangatepopo Hut on the Tongariro Crossing.
Letters to the editor: Knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing
Readers have their say.
Cannabis plants and classic cars: Millions worth of goods seized in Central North Island raids
A total of 160 police staff executived 23 search warrants at addresses in all three spots
Community react to council's street light tender decision
A lot of comments centred around the council's support local campaign.
Can anyone beat Whakarewarewa?
The Central Bay of Plenty Premier competition is coming to a close.
Child welfare cases see meth and substance abuse often
"No one's addressing the elephant in the room, which is methamphetamine."
Jo Raphael: Voting is so important this election
COMMENT: Voting is how our voices are heard.
On a roll: Roller derby team looking for new members
Are you interested in giving roller derby a go?
Unlikely Covid cases attended Rotorua Pasifika event
Lakes District Health Board had previously suggested a Rotorua pasifika event was attended
'Disheartening': Council street-lighting contract awarded to Whangarei-based company
The council says it was a "fair and robust" procurement process.
Code of conduct investigation cost nearly $60k
Councillor Reynold Macpherson says the investigation was a "public relations contest".
Election 2020: Teens' birthdays grant last-minute eligibility
About 5000 New Zealand residents turn 18 between the old and new election dates.
Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.
Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands
Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.
Heavy rain to continue in Bay of Plenty
Get ready for a wet and windy week in Bay of Plenty.
Kristin Macfarlane: How I spent my Lotto winnings ... in my head
Comment: FOMO gets the better of me.
100 free slices: Fat Dog Cafe celebrates test results
Fat Dog Cafe staff had a sweet surprise for customers this morning.
Whakatāne school misses out on free lunch scheme
The school is disappointed it is the only school in the town not in the free lunch scheme.
Toi Ohomai executive Ana Morrison takes on new role
Rotorua's Ana Morrison will be at the forefront of championing Māori learner success.
Testing numbers more than double lockdown numbers
Bay of Plenty District Health Board staff are now helping with the testing.
'Even we are surprised': Rotorua's median house prices jump to $487,000
Rotorua's median house price was now $487,000
Comment: A chance to rethink the way we vote
Should we maintain in-person voting or move to a postal vote? There are options.
Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant to close
The closure of the Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant will go ahead.
Rotorua Youth Awards postponed due to uncertain alert levels
The awards would be rescheduled to September 27.
Principal upset after youths damage school grounds
Principal says a group of youths "forced their way" onto the school grounds.
Civil Defence preparing for spread of Covid-19
Civil Defence BOP is not activated but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.