Relief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village
'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'
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Second person charged with murder of Mongrel Mob president
Police allege Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle last June.
'Saving a life' was his only thought - until 'old habits' crept in
Man who stopped to help with CPR then stole a purse from the victims can now be named.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua, road closed
The crash happened on Hamurana Rd near the intersection with Tauranga Direct Rd.
One critical after incident on Mauao summit
Emergency services were called to the mountain about 10.51am.
10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the first
Govt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.
Buses on-demand: City battling congestion trials new scheme
The buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.
Tauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes
“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."
Jailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released again
Disgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.
'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son
'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'
'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash
Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Rotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorway
Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.
New bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to open
The bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.
Watch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raid
There were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.
'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep
Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.
'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes
'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'
Two charged after alleged serious assault in Tauranga CBD
Police are working to identify a group of people they believe can assist with inquiries.
'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to live
She could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.
'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer
'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'
White Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediation
Victims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.
Long lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this Easter
A list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.
First-home buyers: Bank cashbacks, lack of investors creates gap in market
Banks are offering up to $5000 in cashback incentives to first-home buyers.
Hospital lockdown: Man accused of gun-related call appears in court
Police allege he said he was 'going to Tauranga Hospital with guns to get answers'.
Let's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expected
Traffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.
Judge finds murder-accused fit to stand trial
Police found a man dead at a Tauranga address on the evening of September 7.
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
Iwi support to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts from whānau Māori
Iwi hopes a tikanga-led support centre will reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts
'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city'
'We are nowhere near where we should be.'
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Hospital lockdown ends as police take person into custody
Armed police have now left the hospital.
'It feels pretty good': Local rider picks up second podium spot at Crankworx
Day six attracted a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua.
Weapons and dangerous driving charges after incident outside court
Police appeal for video footage.
Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini's death: Name suppression for murder-accused
Tensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.