Five injured as bus and car crash in Taupō
It happened within 15 minutes of another crash.
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New housing accord will see emergency housing motels dwindle
'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.
Senior Mongrel Mob member arrested in drugs operation
A senior Mongrel Mob member has been arrested.
Subscribers weigh in - what if the Reserve Bank is wrong?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Maintenance keeping riders in the saddle
Regular bike maintenance workshops help keep cyclists on their bikes.
The buzzy story behind those new road signs
Horohoro School pupils got to see the unveiling of two roadside signs they designed.
Smashed it! Rotorua sets new record for Fill the Bus appeal
One school donated more than 1000 cans to the Salvation Army foodbank.
Rotorua man receives Regional Master Franchisee of the Year award
Local businessman Praneel Nair has been crowned Regional Master Franchisee of the Year.
High school cooks up French immersion food tech programme
WHHS is now offering cooking classes in total French language immersion to its students.
New pact aims for ‘near zero’ motel housing 'as soon as possible'
Housing Minister Megan Woods was due in Rotorua for the signing.
Sonya Bateson: Stop giving gifts that are meaningless and wasteful
OPINION: What we choose to give the people we love and appreciate should spark joy.
Jury finds former pro rugby player not guilty of 1991 rape
Chris Budgen had been on trial since Monday before six women and six men.
Three years on - doco to reveal new footage from White Island tragedy
A new Netflix documentary out next week marks three years since the tragedy.
Samantha Motion: When the going gets tough, the tough get giving
OPINION: A tough year has not dampened Rotorua's giving spirit.
New citizens welcomed 'home'
Taupō's newest citizens are formally welcomed to the district.
Call for urgent 'stocktake' on emergency housing gang numbers
The Government says it helps anyone in housing need - including gang members.
Skills put to the test at AquaBots competitions
Rotorua hosted nationals where 44 teams tested their abilities.
Rotorua mayor supports local election voting age remaining 18
Tapsell says she doesn't want to see the local election voting age lowered to 16.
Chance to have say on future of building Rotorua homes closes tomorrow
There's one day left to say something to the Rotorua Lakes Council about building changes.
Relentless pressure: General practice under strain and 'could collapse'
And a survey revealed about 478,000 people didn't see their GP due to wait times.
Woman has waited 31 years for justice, jury told
Lawyers have closed their arguments to the jury in the Chris Budgen historic rape case.
Local Focus: Fence aims to keep pest in Whakarewarewa Forest
Wallabies are being kept from spreading into the Waikato by a 12.5 kilometre fence.
Letters: Koutu speeding, alleyway needs to be addressed
Our readers have their say.
Solar neighbours provide hot showers
The Lines Company in trialling a solar energy sharing project in the Central Plateau.
'Emotions are pretty high': Bay golfers dominate at New Zealand Men’s Interprovincials
'The boys are feeling really good. Emotions are pretty high'.
Supercars champ van Gisbergen to race at Baypark
Newly crowned Supercars champion isn’t taking a break over summer.
All-in for top New Zealand poker champs this weekend
Rotorua's the home of many events - now there's a new attraction.
Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves
OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.
Rotorua council, businesses add treats and toys to Fill the Bus collection
Scion and Rotorua Lakes Council donated essentials, treats and toys to Fill the Bus.
Burglary and attempted ram raid reported in Rotorua and Te Puke
Liquor and auto-electric stores targeted.
‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘
OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.
Rugby player's rape trial: It was just a normal one-night stand, jury told
A rugby player charged with raping a woman 31 years ago has taken the stand.
Dairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robber
A Rotorua dairy owner shares his story of being attacked by an alleged robber.
Crispian Stewart: Excitement as athletes prepare for summer games
OPINION: New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton this week.