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'He was a beautiful soul': Rotorua mourns rugby-loving man of God

A strong man on the rugby field, a gentle man off it.

Fire investigator and police return to scene of Ngongotahā blaze

Emergency services were called to the fire just after 4pm on Monday.

Young students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurt

The disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.

For rangatahi from rangatahi: Vax Vegas campaign launches

Vax Vegas is bringing together young Māori influencers to lift vaccination rates.

Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM

After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.

Jo Raphael: Give generously to those who need it

OPINION: It's time to look ahead - Christmas is coming - Covid-19 be damned.

The different ways Lakes DHB is getting people vaccinated

Lakes District Health Board is exploring numerous options to get people vaccinated.

Covid 19 vaccine mandate: Lakes DHB lose 42 staff

They were told nurses wouldn't be visiting and left them a package to care for themselves.

'Everything went haywire': Top detective reveals career-ending diagnosis

Why Detective Inspector Mark Loper has been forced to bow out early from his career.

Lisa Carrington wins top accolade at sports awards night

The Bay's top sportspeople are recognised in sports awards night.

'Serious offending': Council fined $60k over dump discharge

Rotorua Lakes Council has been fined for discharging a substance into the waterways.

Family of murdered woman speak of the 'massive hole' she left behind

Darkie Cable received a sentence of life imprisonment for murdering his partner.

Council opts for one Māori ward seat model

Te Tatau o Te Arawa plan appeal as they're 'disappointed and a little bit angry' at move.

'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away

The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.

Repeat sex offender jailed for almost five years

Court hears repeat offender showed a lack of insight in relation to his crimes.

Rotorua money laundering trial: Violent relationship under spotlight

Did Paula Toleafoa know she was spending and banking drug money?