Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says
Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.
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Bay regional councillors spent $134k in last financial year
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Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023
The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.
Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers
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Not guilty plea from man charged over Ngapuna shooting
A man says he's not guilty of a shooting in Ngapuna in August that left a man in hospital.
Rotorua has a 'humanitarian crisis' linked to housing shortage - mayor
High housing demand and local demographics 'have really thrown a curveball to us'.
Rural wards and Māori co-governance suggested for council
The rural community has pushed for a seat at the council table.
'I'd prefer to live': Grey Power leader, retiree back vaccine
Older Rotorua residents urge the vaccine-hesitant to think of the people around them.
Woman admits at scene to crossing centreline in crash that killed three people
She was driving to Rotorua from Palmerston North when she crossed the centreline.
'Absolutely concerned': Sewage spills into Lake Rotorua
A public health warning for Lake Rotorua was issued by the council on Tuesday.
Rotorua tops the list for most noise complaints about single premises
One council got 204 complaints. Another got 1144.
Luke Kirkness: how I've come to tackle my insecurities
OPINION: I'm no expert but this is how I've overcome my insecurities.
Multimillion-dollar Te Ngae Rd development to create 75+ jobs
A new multimillion-dollar car dealership on Te Ngae Rd has been announced.
'Little remorse': Judge says council tried to minimise dump offending
Rotorua District Council is before the court for discharging leachate from the landfill.
Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt
OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?
Golf club rebuilds after fire destroys clubhouse
A blessing ceremony of the new Lakeview Golf Club Clubhouse site was held on Tuesday.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
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'It's in our DNA to buy property': So, how vulnerable is Rotorua to a property downturn?
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'Her survival was a miracle': Former St John volunteer saves relative's life with CPR
Barbara Wheto used to hate CPR training. Then she used CPR to help save a relative's life.
Where to get vaccinated on Super Saturday in Rotorua and Taupō
Here's a list of the places offering vaccinations and treats this weekend.
Mongrel Mob shooter's day of terror: 'It was like a movie scene'
"The gun was massive, from his shoulder down to the ground. He points it at the cop ..."
The best in Bay architecture recognised at awards
Three Bay of Plenty architects have won regional awards.
Ōpōtiki fatal beating victim's family speak of 'heavy hearts'
The man's injuries following the beating were not unlike those suffered in car crashes.
Paul Hickey - Facebook reliance, Titanic Lego, giveaway for garden
Paul Hickey discusses memories on Facebook, Titanic Lego, and a giveaway for the garden.
Rotorua lake study out of this world: Satellites provide greater insight
Images from space are being used to study the health of Rotorua's lakes.
Luke Kirkness: How to tackle unemployment in the Bay of Plenty
Opinion: Thousands are unemployed but why not put them to good use?
The 90% Project: All you need to know about Super Saturday
Super Saturday is a country-wide push to get as many people vaccinated against Covid-19.
Local theatre talent ready to put on show
Rotorua Little Theatre will be presenting their production of 'Neighbourhood Watch'.
What do you think of NZ's virus response? Have your say
The pandemic has impacted Kiwis for over 18 months. Have your say on the response so far.
'Disgusting': Nearly 70 per cent of booze shops in poorest areas
Sixty-seven per cent of Rotorua's alcohol off-licences are in the most deprived areas.
'Callously left him for dead': Man jailed over fatal beating of 77-year-old
A man convicted of the manslaughter killing of an elderly man has been jailed.
Whakatāne alleged murder victim stabbed through the heart
A Tāneatua man has denied murdering a man known to him at a garage party in Whakatāne.