'I felt a sharp metal object up against my neck': Bus driver tells of knife attack
The bus driver, whose identity was obscured, described the shocking actions.
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Local Focus: Kalaadevi Ananda on Candidate Camera
Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda discusses her plan for Rotorua.
Ram raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 charges
Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.
Nine Covid-related deaths, 2318 new community cases today
There are 357 people in hospital with the virus, including seven in intensive care.
Marathon mum hopes to defy condition to join 'survivors' club'
Nerves under the skin become over-sensitised to heat and friction.
Emotional outburst follows not guilty pleas in murder case
Emotions ran high for the grieving whānau in one of two murder cases heard.
Rising mental health issues in building sector - survey
The results were released at this week's Constructive Forum in Rotorua
Young Rotorua chef upping game for grand final cook-off
Olive Ona is preparing to take on other young chefs from New Zealand and Australia.
Paul Hickey: Glam night for Hospice, exciting prequel, Tough Guy & Gal
Paul Hickey discusses a successful night for Hospice, a show prequel and Tough Guy & Gal.
Night to be full of laughs and spontaneous creation
The Horse Play Improv show is being held on Saturday, September 3 at Shambles Theatre.
Sonya Bateson: Solving the Bay of Plenty's traffic woes
We've got to have the infrastructure to make public transport work.
'Worth a million dollars': Meet the volunteer drivers helping cancer patients get to their appointments
For some passengers, transport to treatment is a matter of life and death.
Pre-election report: bleak reality or city of opportunities?
Born and raised in Rotorua, 64-year-old Terry Lemon shares his views on his hometown.
Landmark partnership step forward for equitable health outcomes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Whanau to benefit from improved delivery in sector.
In 1823 the Rotorua area was invaded by Hongi Hika and his allies
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Parewaero noticed an unfamiliar war vessel heading towards her.
Culture change Tame's aim
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tame Malcolm on his aspirations for Te Papa Atawhai.
Life in te Ao Maori great training for justice role
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opportunity to have meaningful korero.
Builders hit by delays, $20k-50k rise in compliance costs - but optimism remains
Builders View: How do they feel about the past 12 months - and the future?
Six homeless families in motels to move to new state homes
Six new homes for six families in Rotorua motels. What does the Housing Minister think?
Outgoing mayor's casting vote seals proposal to sell Rotorua reserve sites
It follows four months of passionate public debate on reserves.
MSD boss meets with workers losing jobs after dud ski season
'This [ski] season doesn't look as if it's going to get any better.'
Scion and hapū sign partnership and launch visitor display
Ngā Hapū e Toru are tangata whenua of the 114-hectare site where Scion is situated.
Man spends three months foraging for kai, hunting after swearing off supermarkets
Father of two mainly lived off fish, wild game and locally grown fruit and vegetables.
Live: 2780 new cases, 20 Covid-related deaths
An expert says there are areas in which our pandemic response could be improved.
Film review: Where the Crawdads Sing
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, the movie is directed by Olivia Newman.
Protesters gather outside council against use of green spaces for housing
This morning the council will decide on its proposal to sell seven reserve sites.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers give their views on mill workers being locked out
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Easing the trauma: Couple doing their bit for cancer patients
Ian and Jennifer Stuart are collecting for Daffodil Day this year.
Mayoral candidate wants to 'pedestrianise' Tutanekai St
Candidates share their thoughts on topics that also include fluoride and Three Waters.
'Hello, is there anybody there?': Man tells of getting locked inside store
How a man got trapped inside a Hallensteins store.
'Strong demand': $180m retirement village planned for Rotorua
"We are looking at options to best utilise the existing site features."
New principal humbled by pōwhiri
New high school principal in Taupō observes all the good things going on.
Elections 2022 bring co-governance at hapū and iwi level for Tūrangi
The 2019 resident-led protest netted a $24 million council spend in Tūrangi.