Humble horse owner Bill Pomare makes surprise TAB visit on Ocean Billy's big day
In true Bill Pomare style, on the biggest day of his life, he waltzed into a local TAB.
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'Be sensible': Safety tips for celebrating Guy Fawkes at home
Guy Fawkes is an annual commemoration on November 5
Young avocado worker celebrates award
She says she was up against a strong bunch of contestants.
'Old system': Some Bay schools phase out streaming for junior students
Streaming at John Paul College will stop from the start of next year.
'We all need to step up to do our bit': Black Power gang members get vaccinated
Black Power gang members hope they have inspired others to get jabbed.
Crankworx Rotorua competitors to put on a show, despite no spectators
Event organisers, volunteers and athletes are excited to get Crankworx action under way.
Kiri Gillespie: 'Three Waters mandate makes laughing stock of councils'
Opinion: The Government steamrolling Three Waters will only end in tears.
Bay councils grapple with Covid face masks, social distancing rules for meetings
Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".
Inside job: Sub-contractor breaks into performing arts centre site
A worker used inside knowledge to break into a construction site and cause massive damage.
Rotorua Primary School gains Apple accreditation
Two schools in Rotorua have been recognised as Apple Distinguished Schools.
Trick or treat or tracer app? How Halloween at level 2 could work
The Government is recommending that people create a QR code for their homes for Halloween.
Walkway around lake moves step closer
Addition to track may allow future visitors to walk around the whole lake.
Black Power gang rallying for Covid vaccination event
An organiser says he hopes the event will give people the reassurance to get the vaccine.
Seven deputies: $10,000 to plug legal gap
The council says it was time to review the document anyway.
Lake health warning remains for weekend
Public health warning for users to stay out of the lake extended after latest tests.
Wait with baited breath: Local Zony's award nominations
Two local facilities are coming together to celebrate musical theatre award nominations.
'Intoxicated with gardening': Councillor's garden part of festival
Raj Kumar will open his garden to the public during the 2021 Rotorua Festival of Gardens
Event bringing charity and thrill of races together
The Melbourne Cup Party charity event is on Tuesday, November 2 at Arikikapakapa.
Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?
OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.
'Keep paddling': Tourism operators aren't beaten yet
Rotorua's tourism operators say the industry's recovery will take time.
Lunch treats for classmates after pupil wins national competition
Monique Seok's design now adorns reusable lunch wrap that raises money for kiwis.
Tatau Tatau magazine: average cost per issue rises $6020
The council says the cost rose when it changed to a quarterly edition with more pages.
Crowd attendance canned for Crankworx Rotorua - online viewing only
'We're just trying to operate as safely as we can' amid Covid, the event organiser says.
Missing person in Ōpōtiki: Police seek help from public
Jason Butler was last seen on October 23 and there are concerns for his welfare.
Taupō Ironman cancelled due to Covid outbreak
Taupō's Ironman 70.3 has been cancelled due to uncertainty around Covid-19 restrictions.
Dramatic ute theft: 'I'm lucky he didn't run my legs over'
An offender who stole a ute in broad daylight, and the vehicle are both still missing.
Lake Rotorua wastewater spill: Health warning stays for now
The latest on the Lake Rotorua wastewater spill has been released.
Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition to brim with talent
The first Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition will open from November 8 to December 12.
Up to 75 protesters still camped at Auckland's border
Up to 75 protesters remain camped at Auckland's southern border at Mercer.
Lake Rotorua pollution: Brown water 'sprayed like a fountain' in wastewater spill
Mystery surrounds bacteria levels in Lake Rotorua have not reduced as expected.
'Total U-turn': Rotorua reacts to Three Waters mandate
Steve Chadwick says the council will continue to "work constructively" in the process.
Bore quenched: Geothermal activity breaks through another Rotorua road
It is related to a nearby bore.
Police block protesters as hīkoi arrives at Auckland border
Police have advised people against partaking in the hīkoi which is heading to Northland.
'A big man with a big heart': Louis Te Kani remembered
Lawyer Louis Te Kani was larger than life with an even bigger heart.