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Bay of Plenty All Black, Olympian, philanthropist and master fly-tier make honours list
The King's Birthday honours include famous names and community heroes.
Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?
The US dollar has fallen over 6% against the NZ dollar this year.
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.
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.
Heavy rain advisories for BoP, thunderstorms possible
Periods of heavy rain could approach warning criteria, says MetService
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.
Kiwi Harvard students' futures 'held hostage' in university's battle with Trump
'I'm angry, I'm upset and I'm scared. This decision is just vindictiveness.'
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.
'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.
'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.
'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.