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Latest news from Rotorua
Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Lakeside holiday home owners face big sewerage bills
Their bills have been reduced, but it's not the significant cut many hoped for.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Taupō's 'accidental art hero' on adventures around town - and further afield
Parts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.
Crash cuts power to hundreds in Rotorua
Power was initially out for 658 customers; 400 remain affected.
'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue
More than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.
'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.
Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges
Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.
On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday
Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.
Tūroa Ski Field amps up for winter season
After a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.
Heavy rain advisories for BoP, thunderstorms possible
Periods of heavy rain could approach warning criteria, says MetService
Road re-opens: One critical in Napier-Taupō road crash
Napier-Taupō road re-opens after serious crash.
Road re-opens: One critical in Napier-Taupō road crash
Napier-Taupō road re-opens after serious crash.
Regional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Debate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
'Putting lives at risk': The barriers facing Māori from getting immunised
Māori vaccination rates lag behind European children in Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
Car crashes into Rotorua shop front
A car has crashed into Reboot Rotorua in the CBD. Video / Kelly Makiha
'Exploded': Staff member's fright as car crashes through gym's windows
Another vehicle involved in the crash left the scene, police say.
Region's top school rockers crowned
Pocket Watchers won the Rotorua Smokefree Rockquest final.
'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditions
The tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.
What two household budgeting experts think of Budget 2025
One says it will do 'little' to help clients, the other says it's too soon to tell.
'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.
Culmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.
Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing
The S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.
'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise
Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.
Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.
'Won’t be enough': Foodbanks react to $15m Budget boost
One organisation welcomed the money but said it is 'not a full solution'.
How Rotorua's air pollution transformation defied expectations
Once breathing NZ's worst winter air, the city has shed its 20-year-old 'polluted' label.