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Cans roll in at Zorb Rotorua locals' day

Zorb Rotorua held its annual local's day to collect non-perishable food for the foodbank.

Public rush to lift car off boy in Rotorua carpark

Police are attending an incident on the corner of Ranolf and Pukuatua Sts.

$3 million accelerates freshwater improvement

The Accelerating Bay of Plenty Freshwater Improvement project will employ about 135 people

'My universe broke apart': Grieving wife's way to remember husband

The tourney was a way to remember Scott Steven, who died a month before his 61st birthday.

'Just heartbreaking': Sudden death of schoolgirl shatters community

Kimalyn Smith-Filipo, 17, died in a "freak accident at home" on Friday.

Spend-up: Bay of Plenty shoppers spend $67 million in one week

Retailers are also expecting a flurry of activity in the final lead-up to Christmas.

Suzuki International Series continues to entertain

Points leaders changed in several classes after round two at Manfeild at the weekend.

Kiri Gillespie: Jet skiers often in firing line - but is that fair?

Opinion: Jet skiers are some of the most responsible people I've met.

Māori-owned Kohutapu Lodge launches long-awaited products in time for summer

It's been a tough year for Kohutapu Lodge but the owners are hoping for a busy summer.

Stephanie Worsop: The annual Christmas shopping challenge

Opinion: Christmas nears and once again I am completely stumped.

Festive voices ring out at Carols by Candlelight

There were plenty of "warm fuzzies" at Carols by Candlelight 2020.

Stalker admits following woman - he 'enjoyed watching her run'

He stalked in a park - a report on the risk of further sex offending has been ordered.

Tourism operators gear up for 'best summer in seven years'

Businesses are reopening with new offerings ahead of the busy summer period.

Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks

"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."

'Alarm bells': Rotorua Covid-19 economic recovery strategy under fire

Strategy presented at last council meeting of the year.

Why a homeless meal service has been moved and where it's going

Why a food service for the homeless has been moved.