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Last cohort of Australian nurses leave Whakatāne

Eleven nurses offered their services to help after the eruption.

Gangs at war in the Bay: Fears that Tauranga violence will spread

An expert says Tauranga's gang violence could spread to Rotorua.

'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action

And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.

Coronavirus: Schools in turmoil over students affected by border closure

Concerns not only for students who can't return to NZ, but also for those soon to leave.

Unusual case of 2018 Lakeland Queen-floatplane collision

Passengers were moved to rear of the vessel in fear of the imminent collision.

Holiday park in administration after $680k exploitation fine

An administrator will assess the company's finances.

More jobs on offer - Rotorua bucks national trend

Rotorua has bucked the national trend with more jobs on offer.

Strange lights seen in the sky across New Zealand

Is Elon Musk behind it?

Scholarship presentation for six students who whakapapa to Te Arawa

Pita Anaru was honoured to present the scholarships.

'Breathtaking': Netflix sensation visits Bay of Plenty

The star is known for her television show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

Coronavirus: Chance of NZ getting case 'high' as tourists tested in hospital

Rotorua has been the centre of a scare of the deadly coronavirus.

Taupō arsons: Local hapū invited to hui with police

The hui will be an opportunity to reassure and tautoko each other.

Renowned Māori health leader Ngaroma Grant fighting cancer

She has been best known for her leadership of Te Arawa Whānau Ora in the past decade.

Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop

Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.

'No problems selling it' - Buyers rush for $127,000 derelict property

"I've had probably 15 calls in the last two days with this thing," the agent gasped.

'It's about appropriate dress': Mall fires back after woman in bikini booted

Tauranga mall to investigate after woman in bikini top says she was kicked out.

'Keeps playing in my mind': Woman describes horror of fatal crash scenes

Two people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit.

Family First backs mother 'horrified' by naked swimmers

"These 'show-ponies' should be told to cover up and do it at home," Bob McCoskrie said.