Samantha Motion: Yes, our region is beautiful - but it can be deadly
Opinion: Recent water tragedies and mishaps in the Bay of Plenty should be a reminder.
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Christmas Appeal: What's in a food parcel?
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Zizi Sparks: Time to make contact tracing a legal requirement
OPINION: Don't give people like me a choice, step up contact tracing requirements.
Biking passion hits the big screen
The Big Bike Film Night is bringing a BMX 'Double Feature' to Rotorua.
Danielle van Dalen: Avoiding America's political polarisation
Opinion: Is New Zealand heading in the same direction as the United States?
Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation
NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.
Safer but slower: $22m in changes to one of our busiest roads
What do locals think about big changes one of the city's most used stretches of road.
'You stick to that': Recorded phone call between mum and murder-accused played to jury
The trial has entered its second day in High Court at Rotorua.
Murder-accused told baby's mum to lie to police, court hears
The trial has entered its second day in the High Court at Rotorua.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?
Opinion: Say it with me: Wet wipes do not get flushed down the toilet.
Opinion: Need for Christmas Appeal greater than ever
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick on why the Christmas Appeal is vital.
'Tauranga takeover': Polytech defunds Student Pulse
The student association's manager says it will be a big loss to the institute.
Local Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapū
Council unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Revealed: How much local councils, DHBs spent on communications last year
Local Government NZ president Stuart Crosby says the public will want bang for their buck.
Man stands trial for murder of 10-month-old baby
Shane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.
Mum 'trusted and believed' murder-accused's every word, court told
Shane Claude Roberts has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 10-month-old Karlos Stephens.
Rob Rattenbury: Can Biden heal the America Trump divided?
Opinion: The reality show that has been American politics is coming to an end.
Dental programmes are bringing smiles back to Bay students
Students are reaping the benefits of new dental plans.
'Start now': How to manage your money this Christmas
Under the pump financially this Christmas? There are ways to help ease the pain.
Cause of Clinkard Ave fire suspicious, police say
Police give an update on Saturday afternoon's fire.
Stephanie Worsop: Imagine only being allowed to rent a vehicle if you didn't eat in it
When paying good money for something, you expect to have similar liberties as the owner
Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour
'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'
Diabetes costs a 'worry' after hospitalisation
Ten-year-old Rougan McLaughlin has just come home after six days in Rotorua Hospital.
'No better time': Bay of Plenty tertiary campuses see 2021 enrolment boom
Some students were choosing courses in line with job opportunities in a post-Covid world.
Bay of Plenty gift-giving business to benefit struggling tourism operators
The new Kiwi start-up aimed to boost the New Zealand tourism industry.
'It threw me on the ground' - Stroke changes man's life
Why is the number of people experiencing strokes expected to rise?
'Fierce' kapa haka competition among Te Arawa primary schools
Rōpū from Maketū to Tongariro competed at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre today.
'There was an explosion': Fire causes extensive damage at Rotorua home
Emergency services were called to the scene on Clinkard Ave just after 2pm.
Family fear homelessness as landlords reject 'essential' pets
"Those pets are a part of the family."
Delays possible as some paramedics set to strike
Ambulance staff say a breakdown in talks around shift rates has left them "insulted".
Why I changed my mind about free school lunches
OPINION: Personal responsibility is valuable - until it isn't.
Opinion: How Kamala Harris has singularly defied conventions
OPINION: The vice-president-elect can be a role model to many.
Shoppers urged to buy now for Christmas as delays on goods from overseas
Experts are predicting some goods will be in short supply.