Latest from Rotorua

'We’re not suddenly okay with it. We are tired'

Rotorua sees big drop in public submissions on continued contracted emergency housing.

'Another Ihumātao': 100 attend hīkoi against sewerage pipeline

A group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.

Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years

OPINION: Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, potentially boosting market performance.

'We're almost there': The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goal

The minister says vapes have been instrumental in achieving smoking cessation targets.

'Freaking out': Toddler found near state highway after escaping from daycare

'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.

NZ's 'most serious' child porn bust: Man with 800 hours of material jailed

'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'

'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girl

A friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.

'Get ready to get back up': Job ads rise

Jobs ads are picking up in the Bay of Plenty more than anywhere else in the country.

Top dogs: Hard-working BoP hounds one paw closer to glory

Nearly 400 dogs nationwide were nominated for this year’s contest.

'I have survived. I can give others hope'

Daffodil Day: How a cancer survivor found a new purpose after pain and loss.

Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert

Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.

SH2 slip: Road likely to stay closed until Friday

Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.

'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencing

A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.

Large slip blocks SH2 in Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain causes a slip between Kutarere and Ōpōtiki.

'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store

Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'

Company reporting: Investors should brace themselves - Mark Lister

OPINION: Many results likely to make for sombre reading.

Barbie-themed samba takes top spot at Dancing for Hospice 2024

'Everything pink and everything fun.'

Revealed: The Bay of Plenty's favourite illicit drugs - and the harm they do

Wastewater testing reveals the amount of drugs Bay people are consuming.