Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.
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Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
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'A bit traumatic': Crankworx 2024 worth millions to city despite boycott blow
Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.
You beauty: Why botox is booming
The 20-year-old business helping make Rotorua more beautiful.
'Rusty' League Legends beat Bay of Plenty Lakers in mental health charity match
'Once the joints loosened up, the body kicked in as if I was 23.'
Lotto: Are you $22,892 richer?
Sixteen players won Second Division - including one person in the Bay of Plenty.
The Ultimate thrill: A cross between netball and American football
Now a high-level competitive sport, Ultimate is making its mark in the community.
'I thought she would be disadvantaged': How surgery transformed a schoolgirl's life
Six years on from surgery, Te Waiwaha is trilingual and loves to sing and play sports.
CCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbs
It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.
Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.
'I’ve got mice coming through the walls': Man's plea for help
Graeme Hewitt says he's living among rodents in his Government-funded flat.
Chief medical officer jobs under review
Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.
Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx
Is build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?
Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Three injured in crash near Rotorua
Two people were seriously hurt in the single-vehicle crash.
'Remarkable': Trout fishing season starts strong with largest fish in more than 20 years
'This season has the potential to produce some truly magnificent trout ... '
'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
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'Emerge stronger than ever': Te Puia claims Supreme Award at Rotorua Business Awards
It was one of the earliest tourism operations to close its gates due to the pandemic.
Rotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murder
The woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Why a gravel road where a tourist died is under the spotlight
A coroner has released findings after a tourist drove off a gravel road and died.
Rotorua bird lover 'amazed' by kākā visitor
Rotorua bird lover spots rare kākā in her backyard.
'Emotions are still raw': Sons' surprise meeting with man who killed their father
'My appetite is not to keep him in the system,' says victim's son after guilty plea.
'Great opportunity': Mobile learning centre to help people access health records online
Easy access to health information helps whānau to make 'informed decisions'.
R&B artist JKing to tour NZ
The Australian-based artist will perform in 11 locations.
Rotorua beats average October rainfall in 24 hours
The drenching continues in the Bay of Plenty this morning.