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I'm sad at what happened to Ferro-James and ashamed this happened in our city.
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New app Reo Ora aims to be the one-stop learning platform for te reo Māori.
Creating history: Rotorua rugby girls go for gold
Young girls playing in a Rotorua rugby team have made history.
Troy Kingi and The Upperclass to headline festival
Rotorua-born Troy Kingi will be returning to his roots.
'I heard the big bang and I was out the door': Crash rescuer describes scene
Bystanders rushed to get two young men out of a submerged car.
Region of champions: Bay only behind Auckland for Olympians on NZ team
25 athletes from the Bay of Plenty will represent New Zealand on the world stage.
Logging truck trailer detaches, hits car - police
However, there are conflicting reports on what the truck has crashed into.
'Cool' and 'kid-friendly': Visitors' verdict on the lakefront
However, some believe the development is 'a waste of money'
Jury considering verdict in Ōpōtiki murder trial sent home for the night
The jury in an Ōpōtiki murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.
World-leading app to train teachers in te reo Māori
The initiative aims to strengthen New Zealand's education workforce in Te Reo.
SH30-Tarawera Rd intersection nears completion
Traffic lights will be ready at the intersection soon
$1m upgrade for polluted Bay of Plenty estuary
Te Waihī estuary is considered one of the five most polluted estuaries in New Zealand.
Magic fightback falls short
Magic are well and truly out of finals series contention.
Samantha Motion: How Dry July gives more than it gets
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Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?
OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers
Two hurt in Rotorua crash, occupants of one vehicle run from scene
A helicopter was sent to the scene.
Cause of Paradise Valley Rd fire remains a mystery
Details of what caused a massive fire on Paradise Valley Rd have been released.
'I'm devastated': Rotorua football fans react to Euro loss
England were playing in their first major final in 55 years.
Charity dance contest an eye-opener for 'vibing' duo
Tickets for 2021 Harcourts Dancing for Hospice are on sale
Murder trial: 'Burglary gone wrong' by another man, defence says
The defence argues Brian Hilton's death was committed by another man during a burglary.
Controlled burn at Mt Ngongotahā sparks public concern
Fire and Emergency Services say the burnoff is under control.
Robot central: Two Rotorua schools tops at regional Robocup
The competition encourages students to take an interest in science and technology.
Coming home or going to Rome? Rotorua football fans have their say
"It's going to be a dog fight, it's going to be tough," predicts one ex-pat.
'It's been quite a ride': Alan Sciascia serves last day in hospitality
He closed the doors on his 48-year career the same day he got the cancer all-clear.
Right to dream: Rotorua's migrants and former refugees share their stories
The launch of a new Ministry for Ethnic Communities is a historic first for New Zealand.
'We are hurting': Outrage over skilled worker immigration lockout
Businesses say the immigration delays are 'incredibly frustrating'.
Boredom Busters: Plenty to do these school holidays
There is something for all to enjoy during the July school holidays.
'It could be fatal': Mother warns of RSV danger
A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.
Murder trial: Accused says he was subject of 'pure harassment' from police
The accused in a Opotiki murder trial has recanted statements he had made to the police.
Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread
When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.
Family speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed him
The family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.