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'World-class': Tributes flow for All Blacks captain Stu Wilson

Stu Wilson is regarded as one of New Zealand's best wingers, featuring in 34 tests.

High schools' Freaky Friday delights Rotorua audiences

The show opened on Friday to a sold-out crowd in Rotorua.

Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie

Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.

One dead, three seriously injured in BoP crash

The road was closed and reopened at 4.20am after a scene examination.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets

UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

Regional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat

He aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.

'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars

The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.

'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour

The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak

The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs

More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.

Woman seriously injured in alleged Rotorua hit-and-run

Police urge witnesses to share information or footage.

'Blown away': Tonnes of rubbish collected in city clean-up

The man leading the effort plans more for the city.

Whakatāne residents oppose council partnership with Tauranga, Western Bay

Submitters prefer Whakatāne manage water services alone, citing autonomy.

Waikite rugby grounds damaged

Waikite Rugby and Sports Club’s fields were damaged recently.

'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows

A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.

Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen

Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.

Rotorua schools unite for 'Freaky Friday' musical debut

The show opens tonight at Rotorua Girls’ High Performing Arts Centre.

‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate

Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.