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Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’
'Telephonophobia', a type of social anxiety, is common amongst Gen Z and Millennials.
Ponsonby shooting: Police probe if revolver found in lake was murder weapon
They are cut-down Alfa Carbines, which have fast become the favoured gun for gang members.
Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies
OPINION: What could turn things around for local stocks?
Dancing for Hospice 2024: Couple’s profile - Trudy Haringa and Roger Schreuder
Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Trudy Haringa and Roger Schreuder talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.
'Deeply disturbed': Teachers and students allegedly assaulted by 13-year-old girl
School to build front gate to protect students after five incidents in about five weeks.
Fall from grace: Rugby star bought guns to supply, faked burglary
A judge said it was 'almost unbelievable' to see Matua Parkinson's fall from grace.
Judge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangster
Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.
Ball on a budget: How school students are keeping costs low
They kept their budgets low last year and have many tips on how others could do the same.
Dancing diary: personalities revealed and bones left intact during week six
What an eclectic bunch of dancers we are.
'I couldn’t say no': Dancers in for a good cause
Q & A with one of the couples who are Dancing for Hospice.
Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”
'Sad day': Michael Hill Jewellers' Whakatāne store to close due to high crime
The store added extra security aids including fog cannons and additional security cameras.
'Left for dead': E-scooter rider badly injured in hit-and-run
Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.
Rotorua streams running murky during heavy rain
Authorities are watching local stream and river levels as a heavy rain warning is extended for Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrew Warner
'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drain
The offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.
Heavy rain warning extended, flood room 'monitoring situation'
Several heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.
'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street
Owner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.
Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes
Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.
Small dog fatally mauled in Rotorua
Warning: Some viewers may find this video distressing: CCTV footage shows three large dogs chasing Maltipoo Marley moments before he was fatally mauled in Rotorua.
Top teen skateboarder stoked as council does a 180 on new skatepark
He dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.
Top teen skateboard's hometown dream a step closer
Dante Temara talks about his dream for a new skatepark in Rotorua.
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fire
Crews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.
More international artists added to Juicy Fest bill
Four shows across New Zealand in January 2025.
'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikes
A new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.
Man wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post video
He sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.
Drug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashes
Both men face manslaughter and alleged drug driving charges when they reappear.
'Big thick black smoke': Investigator at scene of house fire
A police cordon was earlier in place at the entrance to the street.
House fire in Rotorua
Scene of a house fire on Gwendoline St in Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner
'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
Dairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZ
Inflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.