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Woman charged with 8-year-old's murder admits assault charges on another child

The charges relate to Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa and another child over three years.

Major Maketū culvert upgrade to start this month

The $550,000 project also includes a 2.5m-wide shared path.

Government backs geothermal exploration with funding for Rotorua projects

The Government aims to double geothermal energy use by 2040.

SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears

Tauranga and Rotorua restrict fireworks in parks and other public spaces.

Alert level lowered as Whakaari eruption ends

Sudden explosive eruptions remain possible with little or no warning.

Privatised netball league model ‘didn’t stack up’ for Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic

Magic said the proposed league’s financial model was not viable.

Workplaces should stop treating political talk as taboo

OPINION: Workplaces can expose young staff to views beyond their social media feeds.

'Jump the line': Rotorua secures grant after highway funding standoff

A $3.46 million grant will fund traffic lights at the Eastgate Business Park.

Inflation cuts the real returns on your investments

At 3%, inflation cuts purchasing power by more than 25% over 10 years.