Pothole claims: Drivers seek more than $4000 in compo for car damages
Drivers made claims after hitting potholes and damaging their tyres and exhausts.
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He started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.
Bay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlement
An initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.
'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed
'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'
State highway chaos: 'Massive' pothole takes out convoy of cars
Bay of Plenty police blamed poor road conditions and issued a warning.
'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of Plenty
Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.
Police release update on Rotorua homicide, ask for dashcam footage
Korrey Whyman was shot and killed early last Sunday.
Trout season opening: Thousands expected to hit Rotorua lakes
Thousands of anglers are due to fish Lake Rotoiti, Lake Okataina and Lake Tarawera.
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Paul Hickey discusses long weekend visitors, Trunk or Treat, and school hols at Agrodome.
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The Rotorua Walking Festival includes a number of walking distances.
'Giving a little to matter a lot': Overseas trip to help others
Golden Heart volunteers will be travelling to the Philippines to do humanitarian work.
Therapy can be fun: Art therapists share tips and tricks for looking after your mental health
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Crafts, bubbles, shows, fishing and more for school hols
Rotorua has plenty on offer for families to enjoy these October school holidays.
'Very wet few days': Heavy rain watch upgraded to warning for Bay of Plenty
Wet weather set to continue into the weekend.
'Simpler' designs for museum makeover coming, $18m funding shortfall remains
Updated plans for the renovation project will draw on building's strengths.
Probus - Making positive social connections
Probus Clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired people from all walks of life.
'Her babies are left with no mamma': Highway gunfire and mystery of shot woman in car
Family and friends of Korrey Whyman from Kawerau are grieving her loss.
Public transport 20pc push labelled 'just plain wrong' despite approval
Plan to push 20 per cent of car commuters on to public transport within 10 years.
Rotorua Museum holds prisoner of war's never seen work
After escaping twice from WWII prisoner of war camps, Bakkenes settled in Rotorua.
Stunning new image from space of Mt Ruapehu
The photo was taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
School holiday forecast: Rain, wind and snow as winter returns for term break
MetService warns the heaviest rain is likely to affect Auckland and Coromandel.
Luke Kirkness: Decision to end school consent and healthy relationships programme wrong
OPINION: Sexual harm is a major issue in young people's lives.
Sunk, singed and sidelined: Tour operator sails through tough times
It's been a rough ride for a fledgling tour operator hit by fire and pandemic.
Taupō group's little flick snags big win
A small team of Taupō filmmakers have taken the honours in the BOP 48 Hour Film Project.
Push to shift 20pc of commuters from cars to public transport in 10 years
BOPRC will decide today whether to adopt a regional transport plan with an ambitious goal.
Gang leaders appeal jail terms for drug dealing ring that used 'Mafia-like tactics'
Two men jailed for large-scale drug offending have appealed their sentences.
'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagement
A 'very on-brand proposal' was announced in an Instagram post.
'No time to think': Dairy worker assaulted in morning robbery speaks out
The robbery and assault took place in the span of about one and a half minutes.
Startling insight: New study reveals what and who are driving ram-raid crimes
The young people in the study ranged from 10 to 18 years old.
Person killed in Bay of Plenty crash
Broadlands Rd is closed in both directions while emergency services respond.
Councillor candidates on debt, closed door meetings and more
Hot topics included housing, council spending and structure.
Mourea shooting: Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies
Police say they are working to piece together the events that led to her death.