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Trauma and terror: Protection orders for violence victims rise

More than a year since coming out of the last lockdown, the refuge demand remains high.

Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes make House of the Year top 100

Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.

'Heartbreaking': AIMS Games chief on the decision to cancel this year's event

Vicki Semple: The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved were paramount.

Rob Rattenbury: The team of 5 million is back together

Opinion: As a country with a small population, it seems more personal for us.

Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear

OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.

Essential maintenance to continue on Bay of Plenty roads

The work will help ensure the movement of essential goods during lockdown.

Delta outbreak: Bay of Plenty designer 'gutted' NZ Fashion Week postponed

A Rotorua fashion designer is one of those impacted by NZ Fashion Week's postponement.

How Rotorua's religious communities work during lockdown

Rotorua's religious leaders speak about how they shepherd their flocks in lockdown.

Iwi representatives say they want to be part of Three Waters decisions

Iwi representatives at Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting want more than consultation.

MIQ expansion: Rotorua leader tells Govt to 'bugger off'

The mayor has also expressed her opposition to more MIQ facilities in Rotorua.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

Small player, big heart: Family, friends remember rugby legend

'Dad did everything for the Bay Rugby Union, he gave his whole life to that cause.'

'Be upfront about it': Tauranga council to share Three Waters concerns

Pop-up community meetings are also planned to keep the community updated on Three Waters.

'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare

Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.

'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey

'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'

New Steamers signings face old team in latest round

Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.