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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.

'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.

Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.

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.

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.

'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging
Scion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.

'Taken far too soon': Crash victim who died just weeks from 3rd birthday named
'This loss is not only profoundly painful - it is unimaginable.'

Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal
Warren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.

Bay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signs
The te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.

'Incredibly excited': Red Cross Shop returns, seeks community support
The new charity op shop opens Monday on Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua.

202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies
The Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.

Contractor supporting rubbish truck driver involved in fatal crash
Dansey Rd remains closed, with diversions in place on State Highway 5.

$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.

Serious crash near Rotorua
A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser

'Impossible position': Principals alarmed by cuts to youth mental health service
Concern that cuts put 'enormous pressure' on GPs, schools, families, and hospitals.

'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product
Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.