Dairy and liquor store held up at knifepoint
A man allegedly stole items from both businesses.
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From 'drowning' to teaching 200: Reo learning tool helping to learn language
Tuterangiwhiu Grant-Cairns decided to do something about a lack of resources to learn reo.
Crispian Stewart: Slew of tournaments a winner for region
Three major sporting tournaments over five days - an amazing feat for Rotorua.
Live: Home for one last night - Queen arrives at palace; Prince William, Harry and wives together
The entire Royal Family is together at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's final night.
Local Focus: Rob Lee on Candidate Camera
RDRR member Rob Lee explains why he decided to get off the couch and run for council.
'Exciting': New CBD rental units may ease shortage
Meanwhile, McLeods Booksellers is on the move to a new location
Locked out Kawerau mill workers to vote on new offer from employer
Since August 9, 145 workers have been locked out of their workplace over a dispute in pay.
Recipes for the beginner cook
From 'what's for dinner' to eating in 15 minutes. Waste nothing cookbook for the time poor
Whakatōhea votes against split from treaty settlement
More than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.
1941 new cases, 46 deaths as daily Covid-19 updates end after two-plus years
From now on there will be weekly Covid updates every Monday.
Why Rotorua Farmers Market won't restart this year
The decision has been made to not restart the Rotorua Farmers Market in 2022.
Local Focus: Steve Pinder on Candidate Camera
People are losing faith in Rotorua, says first-time general ward candidate Steve Pinder.
NZ's one-off public holiday to mourn Queen's death - all you need to know
The public holiday will be called 'Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day'.
Rotorua Trust offers chance to make a difference
Those standing for the trust are encouraged to get their nomination in early.
Movies that will make you want to journey to Italy
Taupō movie buffs are treated to 15 movies over 7 days with the Italian Film Festival.
Subscribers weigh in on damage already done for Govt reelection chances
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Govt should cover museum funding gap, says mayoral hopeful
One candidate thinks a 'taskforce' needs to be set up
Luke Kirkness: Great, we're moving on but there's still Covid caution
OPINION: Lots moved on from Covid-19 a long time ago but there is reason to be cautious.
Festival of junior rugby back after three-year hiatus
Thousands of young rugby players return to Taupō this week for the Junior Rugby Festival
New listings, rising prices: Region's median house price climbs 4.1 per cent
Median house prices also rose month on month in Tauranga and Rotorua.
'Massive cost': Bay of Plenty businesses concerned about new public holiday
The one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen will be on September 26.
Local Focus: Raj Kumar on Candidate Camera
Kumar throws his hat in the ring for mayoralty.
Onepu park faces closure – again
Among the reasons for the closure was that they could not get insurance for the property.
'It was a survival scenario. She was hungry and going to jail was not a bad option'
Shoplifter accepted the risk of returning to prison, court hears.
'Everyone loves him': Why Steamers icon Hori Bop pays for his own tickets
'I'm a big, fat, funny clown, and that's not the image they probably want to have.'
Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
Local Focus: Mercia-Dawn Yates on Candidate Camera
Mercia-Dawn Yates discusses why she decided to run for a second term on council.
Live: Lights out tonight! Govt scraps traffic light system, almost all mask rules
Government moves to new phase of Covid-19 response.
Live: Public holiday for the Queen? Cabinet meets; have your say in our poll
A public holiday will likely coincide with a memorial service for the Queen.
Former Te Arawa leader facing serious fraud charges: High Court hearing gets under way
Te Arawa business leader Roger Pikia's case is in the High Court at Rotorua this week.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
COMMENT: I thought adults had it all figured out but it turns out, maybe not.
Bring back the 80s vibes - we simply love you Tina
Enter the draw to win a ticket to see Tina Turner: Simply the Best in Taupō on October 20.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
Stunning homes win gongs at building contest
A Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau house of the year competition was held.