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Motorcyclist critically injured in stable condition in hospital

A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash is still in Waikato Hospital.

'Just feels broken to me': Brain tumour survivor speaks out

'The wait times to even get checked or seen are so long.'

Four Rotorua leaders on what they want from Budget 2023

Local leaders have their say.

Water leaks ‘gushing’ as upset locals wait for city repairs

'If we have to pay the water rates and we have to save water, what’s this doing to us?'

'We're still looking': Brother of man missing a year says his family hasn't lost hope

Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his home on May 14, 2022, and has not been seen since.

The Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personality

Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Future of Māori Battalion exhibit unknown as Rotorua Museum fate decided

Iconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.

Then and now: Aquatic Centre roof removed as old photos released

Stage two continues on the three-stage refurbishment.

'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence

'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'

'Chilling': Number of drivers fleeing police rises dramatically

Some offenders 'think it’s cool or a game until blood is spilt'.

New concept images: Mental health unit budget rises by $2m

The completion date of the project has been pushed back to 2025.

Local Focus: Meet the Nanas knitting for the Cool Kids

Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua will be donating over 800 packs of hand knitted clothes.

Big response as public weighs in on draft Annual Plan

Submissions have closed and Rotorua's mayor has shared how she thinks consultation went.

This year's Dancing for Hospice couples revealed

The dance instructors have now paired up the 20 locals chosen for the event.

'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuse

Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.

Number of people in emergency housing motels rises

Latest figures have been released.

'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race

"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."

'Flat-out dumb': Govt-directed speed review could make most of city's urban streets 30km/h

Councillors have urged the public to share their views.