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The Premium Debate: Lack of competition fuels price gouging
OPINION: This isn't the time to be making record profits
Squash pair aim to retain title: Local athletes Commonwealth Games-bound
Rotorua and eastern BOP athletes competing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games revealed.
Rotorua fluoridation directive: Cannot 'drink our way' to oral health
The director general of health ordered 14 councils to fluoridate their water on Wednesday.
Rotorua café smokes competition with brisket toastie
Chef Rich Johns has won the title with his 'Get Smoked, Pickled + Toasted' creation.
Father who beat 5-year-old son to death loses fight to get jail term reduced
The father appealed his sentenced on the grounds he didn't use "gratuitous violence".
'Miserable morning': Rotorua liquor store targeted again
It's the second time in two weeks the store has been targeted.
Wastewater test results show gap in Bay Covid-19 case data
Experts agree self-reporting could lead to an undercount of the virus' spread.
Weather eases in Bay after slips close multiple highways
Whitianga and Te Puke recorded their wettest days in more than a year.
Steamers squad for this year is named
All Blacks Aidan Ross and Sam Cane feature alongside 35 other men in the squad.
'Penthouse to craphouse': Reserve proposal hearings heat up
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says she found some submissions 'offensive'
Jo Raphael: Scumbag ram-raiders' rampage needs to be stopped
OPINION: Scumbag ram-raiders need to be deterred from their trails of destruction
Revealed: Daily average of Covid hospitalisations
'We could be overwhelmed if the community numbers become much higher.'
Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage
The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.
Reserves for housing proposal a 'betrayal'
Some are concerned the proposal would see Fenton St's problems transported to the suburbs.
Felix Desmarais: One simple trick can steer ABs to success
OPINION: If we want to win the Rugby World Cup, perhaps we should do it in cars.
Hospice dance couple can't wait to hit stage
Kyle Fergusson-Hughes and Nanu Turner-Sarah discovering new muscles on dance journey.
Hope new ministry will listen to disabled people
"At the moment people don't think about disability until it affects them."
Submission hearings begin on proposal to sell Rotorua reserves for housing
Two more hearing dates were added due to the large number of submitters wishing to speak.
'Very personal': Youngest councillor considered not standing due to abuse
"I would almost say the current political climate ... it almost feels more hostile."
Sparks not seeking re-election: 'It's worthwhile to serve your community'
The Kawerau district councillor won't be standing for re-election.
Do 'stars' make good politicians?
Former All Black Keven Mealamu is set to run for Auckland Council in the Franklin ward.
Tiny homes vision starting to come to fruition
Age Concern Rotorua has bought a Ngongotahā section to take three tiny homes so far.
Two people injured in crash in Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty, road reopens
Police were alerted to the incident about 10.40am.
Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda retracts claim she won an Emmy
The newest candidate accepted responsibility for confusion after saying she won an Emmy.
From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives
Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.
Comment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisis
OPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms
Reserves for housing: Additional hearing dates added as submissions rise
Rotorua Lakes Council proposes to sell 10 reserve sites to make way for housing.
The Prem Debate: Inquiries for new builds could lead to job losses
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the construction slowdown.
Sonya Bateson: Companies need to put people before profit
OPINION: A business should be allowed to succeed or fail on its own merits.
A piece of history: Decorated clay roof tiles from Bath House
Artists have painted work on the tiles.
Raukura Choir competing in Cadenza
The two-day Cadenza competition finishes with a Gala Concert the public can enjoy.
Families spend time together learning and getting creative
The library's July School Holiday Programme helped keep kids entertained.