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Rugby: 'It's time for our clubs to restore mana'

A change to this year's Baywide rugby format is seen as an opportunity for Central BOP.

Road reopens after serious State Highway 1, Tokoroa crash

The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Puriri Rd.

Not all quarantine bus drivers in isolation - why not?

They'll be prioritised for testing if they show symptoms, but not required to isolate.

Covid quarantine: What life's like stuck inside Rotorua hotel

Rotorua's Ibis Hotel is one of two quarantine facilities in the city.

Person critical after Tūrangi water incident

The person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.

A mud pool exploded in their backyard. The family are still counting their blessings

One year on, where is the family now that lived in the house?

Covid-19: Lockdown lifted at Rotorua's Ibis Hotel

The lockdown was lifted after 7pm after health officials deemed the hotel to be safe.

Rotorua Ibis Hotel lockdown lifted

The Kiwis at the Ibis Hotel quarantine facility were in lockdown for nearly nine hours.

Go Local: Q&A with Rotorua's Strangely Arousing

The Rotorua five-piece have released their new song, Rain.

Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station

The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.

Police shooting: Frustration as slain officer's family quarantined out of town

Constable Matthew Hunt's funeral likely to be delayed because of Covid quarantine rules.

Angry travellers sent to Rotorua at last minute for quarantine

Rotorua has been added as a new hub for managed quarantine.

Petition against stockcar club's Confederate emblem gathers support

The club secretary rejected the petition founder's request for "constructive dialogue".

Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?

The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".

Man jailed for child sex crimes on infant daughter

Man's actions described as "appalling offending" and "depraved conduct".

Innocent teen shot at twice by gunman in car

A man in a red hoodie fired a gun twice at an innocent teen as he drove home from work.