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International and local acts announced for Bay Dreams 2024
US rapper NLE Choppa will headline both Bay Dreams North and South.

First she mowed city's overgrown grass. Now she's tackling litter, a trolley at a time
She says the litter problem is 'massive' and believes it has gotten worse recently.

CBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardens
Where it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.

Mum in emergency housing wins Miss Rotorua 2023
The mother battling for a better future for her children has won Miss Rotorua.

'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts
Motorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.

Cyclist lines up 25th race around Lake Taupō
A cyclist is gearing up for a milestone 25th Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.

Mark Lister: A turning point for the labour market?
OPINION: After a strong few years for the US labour market, cracks are starting to appear.

Stylists' tips: Noughties revival in spring fashion trends
A few Y2K trends are reemerging thanks to fashion’s cyclical nature.

'Dazzling' and 'magical': Pageant contestants prepare for crowning night
'I’m excited to see us all glowing.'

The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Mike Hosking's take on Luxon winning campaign for National
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Opinion: Gifts, compliments and lovey-dovey text messages can be signs of an abuser
OPINION: I’m a relationship forum addict.

$200k-$300k a year: The workers doubling their money in Australia
Australia aggressively markets jobs with significant salaries and relocation packages.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: A connection to the valley
My journey begins back in time when Ngātoroirangi conquered Mount Tongariro.

Trial date for Korrey Whyman’s murder yet to be set
A man charged with murdering a Kawerau mother has appeared in the High Court.

Name suppression lapses for Taupō man charged with murder
The man accused of murdering Brodie Ruatara has appeared in the High Court.

Kiwis ‘chip in’ to help autistic boy who claimed golf title after only playing three rounds - ever
He accomplished the staggering feat using borrowed clubs and wearing basketball shoes

Ngahi Bidois: My Pākehā wife walks in my world and I walk in hers
OPINION: The process of developing of te reo Māori speakers in our whānau took 30 years.

Two motel contracts end as emergency housing need falls - but has the issue moved?
Rotorua's mayor raises concerns about shift to hostels, backpackers with minister.

All Blacks v Namibia: Beauden Parrot pecks the winner
Watch: Our mascot for the Rugby World Cup makes his prediction.

'The damn thing': Te Ururoa Flavell reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
In a statement, Flavell said his first round of treatment was two weeks ago.

Wairua healing: A vision to connect, uplift and empower whānau
Patua te Taniwha Charitable Trust sat down for a Q&A with Teresa Mihinui.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: The final night of Pōhutu
A dance of identity and connection, a tapestry of history, culture, and personal vision.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Exploring the battle site of Pukekahu
Travel by foot from the depths of Te Urewera alone is a superhuman undertaking.

Tongariro National Park Treaty talks restart but dark clouds loom
A significant portion of the tribe’s ancestral lands remains in the conservation estate.

'Karawhiua - go for it': Migrants share their te reo Māori journeys
"I started for work. Now I keep learning for the people."

Serious injuries after Bay of Plenty crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business
Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best conditions at Ruapehu in years.

Lake Taupō tragedy: Coroner rules on death of couple found floating on shore
Trevor Wiringi, 50, Helen Smith, 49, both of Rotorua, were found dead on October 16, 2020.

Watch: NZ champion golf trio receive haka homecoming from schoolmates
An emotional haka was a special homecoming for the national schoolboy champs.