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'Ready to rock 'n' roll': Rotorua Ziplines launches steepest, fastest course
'We believe our course is one of the most challenging zipline builds undertaken.'
Take it slow: Bay of Plenty's picturesque highway
Dozens of gems are hiding just off this popular highway drive.
Homemade Taser, brawl and vandalism: Boycott likely as bus stop violence escalates
Frightened drivers say they are reaching a tipping point of taking strike action.
Doggone: Missing pooch reunited with owner a year later
The canine is one of hundreds stolen or lost in the Bay of Plenty each year.
New homes to be built on former Bella Vista site
The former Bella Vista Homes subdivision to be given a new lease of life
Entrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carer
Malachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.
Luke Kirkness: All-out effort needed to avoid youth-crime tragedy
OPINION: Home life and friends are a big part of the problem - and the solution
'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines
A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.
Winter events calendar 'inundated' as confidence grows
Hundreds of events are being booked in the city from winter onwards.
Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees
A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.
'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four
The crash has rocked the small communities involved.
Motorists delayed by tree felling in Kaimai Range
One resident said signs had been put up to warn motorists of possible delays.
REVIEW: That Bloody Woman was that bloody good
I love theatre for the way it can tell such powerful stories.
'Pretty full on': One father's way of managing fatigue and stress
James Mooney says it is better than going for a walk or watching TV
Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan
Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.
'Somebody's going to die': Where ram raids have tripled in three years
Ram raid style break-ins are on the rise and youths are mainly behind the brazen crimes.
One infant, three adults dead after Bay of Plenty crash
Reports suggest two vehicles collided near Whakatāne around 3pm.
Meet the backpackers owner housing homeless families
And it won't be open for tourists again: "I can't unsee and un-hear the stories."
Crown agency lawyer says WorkSafe charge 'flawed and misconceived'
NEMA has sought a discharge without conviction.
Covid generation: From open world to pandemic - how young people have coped
The pandemic scuppered plans for young people of all ages.
'You break my shop, you break my heart': Young couple's ram raid nightmare
"[Police] can't prosecute them because they are minors. They do it again and again ..."
Revealed: High-profile Oz gang member charged with assaulting woman before his death
Police charged 501 deportee with assault without formal statement from alleged victim.
Premium birthday: 42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
PREMIUM BIRTHDAY: We take a look back at our best premium stories.
Opinion: Why learning te reo is not just important for me
OPINION: Our "why" is also about our past generations, wisdom, courage and sacrifices.
Western Bay's mayoral race heats up with new contender for top seat
Mark Boyle says he has the business smarts to lead the Western Bay to a bright future.
'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman
A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.
Can't afford milk for coffee: Seniors struggle with rising costs
'A few years ago, I used to have money left over for the following week.'
Claire Trevett: Why Luxon will breathe a sigh of relief when Bridges goes
OPINION: While the PM's been away, Labour has done a Marie Kondo on contentious issues.
Revealed: The high-profile job Simon Bridges quit Parliament for
Bridges has been tight-lipped about his role since announcing he was leaving Parliament.
'Dithering' on tsunami sirens gone on too long - former councillor
Community members say sirens are "critical, potentially lifesaving infrastructure".
Special offer celebrates NZ Herald Premium third birthday
Celebrate three years of Premium with the Bay of Plenty Times.
Links Ave trial: 8000 people fined for using bus lane
A quarter of drivers fined had been previously warned or fined about using the bus lane.
National Emergency Management Agency's legal challenge
The agency has sought a discharge without conviction.