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'Disgusting': Motorists hit out over Te Ngae Rd commuter chaos

Eastside residents say they have never seen traffic so bad on Te Ngae Rd.

Health of Rotorua lakes rising - but there's one swimmers should avoid

'It's easy for everyone to pat themselves on the back … but we're not there yet.'

'Heart-broken': Second alpaca found dead after dog attack

Roaming dogs have killed two alpacas and two rabbits at Julians Berry Farm.

Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time

Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.

Name of pedestrian killed in Tokoroa released

Two pedestrians were hit by a car on State Highway 1, Tokoroa on Saturday night.

A-maze-ing! Family go extra spooky mile for Halloween

A Selwyn Heights family did not hold back with their Halloween decorations.

Roaming dogs attack alpacas at popular farm

The owners of Julians Berry Farm heard dogs barking on their property about 2.30am.

Geyser bowler grabs five before rain intervenes

The weather had the final say.

Samantha Motion: My fridge is full of unneeded jelly and I blame population growth

OPINION: Old population estimates offer clues to our growth struggles.

Thirteen things that terrify me this Halloween

Halloween is just a temporary bubble where being scared is fun.

'They would've died': Fifteen kittens dumped in Paradise Valley

Pet owners are urged to be responsible this summer.

Kiri Gillespie: It's time to end the silliness over fire sirens

OPINION: The sirens should stay. It's the complainants who should go.

The $35k 'game changer': How medicinal cannabis changed one girl's life

How many locals are being prescribed medicinal cannabis?

Rebuild of tourism sector 'critically important'

It takes 480 domestic overnight trips to spend the same as 40 international visitors.

Referendums: Principal wants cannabis issue dropped, GP backs euthanasia vote

The final results for the referendums will be released next Friday.

Local Focus: Mud and tutus are a good mix for tough guys and gals

Rotorua Junior Tough Guy and Gal Competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.