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'He's just scared of me': Teen's Māori wards challenge to PM
Chris Hipkins agreed to meet him in Wellington after the Prime Minister said 'no'.
'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.
Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations
The draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Rotorua's Millington takes on the world's best
The mountain biker finished fifth in the elite men's field in Italy.
UK comedian Bill Bailey's new tour heads to NZ
He'll perform in 13 centres, including Rotorua on November 21.
What’s the market mood at the midpoint?
OPINON: It has been a big six months and there's plenty more to come.
'Free spirit': Artist who paints using his mouth is flying high
The former dairy farmer turned to art after a rugby accident put him in a wheelchair.
'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding
'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'
Former MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seat
He was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.
Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay Oval
Seven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.
Bustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug
Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month.
Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
Local election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting day
Nominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Transport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridge
More than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.
Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
A 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.
Opinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radar
ANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.
'Max capacity': Good news for growing school squeezing classes into library
Maungatapu School in Tauranga will receive three new classrooms for its growing roll.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
The Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend
95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.