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Kāinga Ora plan could see up to 40 small apartments built
There's a conditional contract between Kāinga Ora and a developer.

'Extremely frustrating': Former deputy mayor hits out at vandals, thieves
The damage will cost $10,000 to Mountain Bike Rotorua.

'We stand in solidarity': Moment of silence 60 years since plane tragedy
The cold, windy weather didn't stop hundreds of people from paying their respects.

Woman accused of damaging graves with car at Rotorua cemetery named
A woman charged over allegations she drove over graves at Rotorua's cemetery enters pleas.

'Whānau feeding whānau': Hangi packs for Matariki
Western Heights High School and Kura Kai charity join forces.

Chainsaw and fire: Mountain Bike Rotorua shuttle site destroyed
Several items were also stolen from the site, but the owner is still positive.

Tai Mitchell 2023: West beats Gold in both finals
The 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.

Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel
Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.

'Extremely upset': Ex-nurse looked after patients with this fatal disease. Now she has it
'The muscles in my neck have collapsed, so I walk around bent in half.'

Map errors and questioned data: Why these Glenholme residents are alarmed by housing strategy
But the council says defends its information and welcomes questions.

Serious crash on Fairy Springs Rd in Rotorua, one person in critical condition
A detour is in place due to road closure.

Pothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensation
Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.

Opinion: Our kids should not be guinea pigs for vaping
Opinion: We don’t know the full impact of vaping’s health impacts yet.

Opinion: Important for Māori to have a say this election
OPINION: In the wings, parties and individuals are gearing up for the election in October.

Ngāti Whakaue news: Treaty strategy on way, Richards named new CEO
Ngāti Whakaue welcome mokopuna decisions on treaty mandate, assets trust.

Eight Murupara rangatahi on cross cultural exchange
Nadine Toe Toe is taking eight rangatahi from Ngati Manawa on a cross-cultural exchange.

Part two: The great net of Te Pokiha Taranui
The woven net needs to be strong to trap the children of Tangaroa.

Premium Debate: Take vapes, cigarettes, alcohol out of dairies
Premium subscribers have their say.

New $14 million trades training centre blessed and named
The centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.

Pharmacist 'baffled' as city given cold shoulder in winter health initiative
The initiative aims to increase access to pharmacists and reduce pressure on hospitals.

Watch: 'Horrific' - jewellers lash out at 'numpties' after 8th crime in 18 months
'What are you numpties doing trying to break in to get nothing.'

Rates rise could end up 'pricing the middle class out of Rotorua'
Councillor speaks out over rates decision.

'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a song
Ella Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.

Opinon: A red and black weekend as Whaka dominate
Opinion: It was a red and black weekend in Rotorua, Ngongotāha and Hamilton.

Council reviews consents after engineering sign-off allegations
Hundreds of homes could be affected.

Body down a bank: Two adults accused of murder, teen charged with kidnapping
A homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.

'Failures' and 'deficiencies': Security company and director guilty of misconduct
'He is not suitable to be the managing director and sole officer of a security company'.

New Zealand’s state highway pothole plague pitiful, subscribers say
Subscribers share their views on the state of the nation's roads.