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Letters: Stage one of Lakefront revamp underwhelming

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Representation review could affect Māori ward structure

Local authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.

'No choice but to go back': Family harm victims stranded with no houses

The housing crisis is painting a dark picture for domestic violence victims.

Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study

NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.

How 'guardian angel' single mum rescued an elderly couple

Hemana and Sarah Eruera believe they met their guardian angel on a Tauranga side street.

Ōpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter

The jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.

Pirate ship sails into local school playground

"This is just a fantastic opportunity for our kids to access exciting new things."

Letters: Lyall Thurston must get credit

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

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.

Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?

OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers

Samantha Motion: How Dry July gives more than it gets

OPINION: There is evidence drinkers can really stand to gain if they stick it out.

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.