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'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.
One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō
A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.
'Hidden harm': Wood smoke's impact on Rotorua's health
Wood smoke contains fine particles that can harm human health.
Check your tickets! Tauranga, Rotorua Lotto players win $16k
Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.
'It’s like stepping into a calling': Six police graduates deployed to BoP
'We are the ones who stand in the way of injustice.'
Kapa haka 'unlocks' relationships, connects Aotearoa with the world
Kapa haka in Rotorua has allowed performers to travel the world.
On The Up - ‘Do not give up’: Mum of two undeterred by aggressive cancer, miscarriages
'It's the mind that plays the game. If the mind is strong, your body can cope with it'.
Why Rotorua will always be home for Hollywood star Cliff Curtis
He may be a big deal in the US, but he says NZ will always be home.
National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.
On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'
Shots allegedly fired at vehicle in Rotorua, police seek info
A gun was allegedly fired at a vehicle in Rotorua's Ōwhata suburb.
Sex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secret
He has 20 days to appeal the decision.
Fresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expected
The council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
Landowners renew fast-track bid for Kaituna hydro scheme
The group's chief executive has provided fresh details of its plan.
'Really tired': Staffing crisis strains Taupō's senior doctors
Night shifts often have just one senior doctor for the entire hospital.
Everything gone but the bao buns: Thief clears out cafe's food stocks
The owner says it's the second burglary in three weeks and the 'fifth or sixth' this year.
'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
Supermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle stores
A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.
A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics
Maddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.
'Everything but the kitchen sink': Kōhanga reo burglary shock
The facility remains closed as whānau deal with the loss of resources.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.
