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Midweek windfall: Winning Lotto ticket sold in Rotorua
Twelve players nationwide each won in the live draw.
The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'
Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?
'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ring
Judge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.
Students cap off 9h endurance challenge by hauling loaded fire truck
'Military-style' Cactus programme designed to build strength, resilience and leadership.
Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding
'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'
Geothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP town
The project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.
Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responses
Johnson suffered critical injuries after he was hit on a pedestrian crossing.
Get in behind: Charity dog trials to raise funds for new chopper
Last year's winner, Murray Child, will judge this year's competition.
Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
A 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.
'Never came home': Runner plans marathon for women murdered on runs
Nicole Pendreigh will wear a top with the names of 115 women killed on runs.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards
Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip
NZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.
Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.
Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."