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Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam
The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big win
From shock and bewilderment to excitement and relief.
Comment: Group tapping workforce opportunities
OPINION: Our work is finding regional solutions for regional labour market challenges.
Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations
Summer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.
Arrest after vehicle rolls into Rotorua reserve following collision
Police were alerted to an incident on Ngongotahā Rd, near Taui St, about 7.10pm.
Opinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offence
OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.
Opinion: The big question the census didn't ask but will still answer
Kiwis may be losing their religion but need reasons to keep the faith in big public data.
Car hits pedestrian and power pole in Rotorua
Emergency services were called to Devon St.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Council bills Government for share of emergency housing hearing costs
Former councillor says the council should have been more prepared.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council to save $7m in rates collection
'The benefits far outweigh the costs that we’ve incurred in terms of better engagement.'
Unrest at Taupō: Supervolcano rumbles on after recent 4.4 quake
Scientists keeping the official alert level of NZ's famous supervolcano slightly raised.
'Unattended cooking' cause of house fire that injured woman
The fire gutted a Mangakakahi home.
Comment: Connect with your neighbours and have a plan in place
The advice from police is to know your neighbours and make a plan before disaster strikes.
Despite troubles, Mt Ruapehu keeps its cool for next ski season
The intention is to have both Turoa and Whakapapa operating for 2023.
Volcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quake
GeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.
Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online
There are a variety of slick and misleading ways the products are marketed.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Kiri Gillespie: Time to break habits as cost-of-living crisis bites
Opinion: Things have changed. So has my mindset.
Willie Jackson: The rain's not racist, but the history of this country has undeniably been
By Māori, for Māori solutions can benefit all - I wouldn't support them if they didn't.
Summer of cyclones: Rotorua's wet and windy season in numbers
Rotorua received 242 per cent of its usual seasonal rainfall over three months.
Cyclone brings little rain but high winds
Numbers tell the story for Taupō's February weather.
Film review: A tale of 10 fishermen and their sea shanties
A true story about ten Cornish fishermen and their sea shanties.
Sudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systems
Taupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.
Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
Building the next generation: More apprentices needed to meet construction demands
“We need to invest in apprentices now to help support the next market boom."
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.
Crankworx to return to Rotorua 'bigger and better'
Hundreds of athletes and an audience of millions will have their eyes on Rotorua.
'An awesome race': Ironman New Zealand winners crowned in Taupō
Mike Phillips and Els Visser take men's and women's titles: veteran entrant in last race.
Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
Weather: Heavy rain watch issued for North Island regions
MetService is warning that thunderstorms and downpours are possible.