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A teen lost five whānau in a crash. What he did next landed him in court

Teen commits crimes in the hours after coming across a crash that killed five whānau.

Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies

The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7

'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants

Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.

Rotorua fatal tourist bus crash: Driver appears in court

Four adults and a young child died in the tourist bus crash near Rotorua on September 4.

State Highway 1 blocked following late-night crash

The single-vehicle crash happened just after 11pm

Measles-infected Air NZ passenger landed in Tauranga

A person infected with measles flew from Auckland to Tauranga last month.

Police appeal for information over missing Ngaruawahia man

Michael Murdoch was last seen a week ago, police and family have concerns for his welfare.

Cop censured after offering colleague $20 for sex act

The inappropriate conduct was found to have happened in two separate incidents last year

Affordability driving Rotorua's property market

Rotorua's median sale price was now $450,000, according to OneRoof and Valocity

'I'm tired and I'm grumpy': Radiographers walk off the job

The second strike this week is planned for Wednesday.

Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors

"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Power due back on for Ōkareka residents tonight

Fire crews and ambulance were also responding

'Devastated': Guitars stolen from school's music department

Six guitars were stolen from the school's music department

Heartbreaking burglaries: But why aren't we reporting them?

More than 26 per cent of crimes reported to Bay of Plenty police were burglaries.

'Education is in a really exciting space' NZEI conference in Rotorua

About 450 NZEI union members are in town for the annual conference.

Another big step for Geyser City Cricket

This cricket season Geyser City will have a team in the Baywide Premier competition.

Ciggie butts and microplastics found during spring clean

What was found during lakefront cleanup?

Election 2019: The changing job description of local councils

Do you know what your local council is meant to do for you?