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'Absolute tragedy': Social cost of road deaths nearly $5b a year
Grim road toll sparks call for tougher penalties for risky behaviours.
'Think about a plan B' as ex-tropical cyclone approaches - warning
Weather warnings and watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty today and tomorrow.
'All my muscles have withered away': Shock diagnosis for funding trust boss
Rotorua Trust's Tony Gill: 'I was like a hunched old man and couldn't hold my body up.'
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Elopements and compromise: Wedding industry pivots in pandemic
Bay of Plenty couples are racing against Covid to the altar.
'Nail in their coffin': Businesses owe millions and now face paying interest
Warning many businesses have forgotten the interest-free loan period is about to end.
Letters: Representation bill counterproductive, not forward-looking
Readers have their say.
One Covid-related death in Lakes DHB, latest case numbers revealed
There were 12 deaths nationwide announced today by the Ministry of Health.
Murupara woman's dream burned brightly for four years. This week she starts work as a constable
How a former Rotorua Girls' High student intends to make a difference in the police force.
'An honour': Rotorua's gift to Dr Ashley Bloomfield
When the director-general of health steps down in July, Rotorua is ready to welcome him.
Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid
OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Whakaari survivors have say on future of $40k donated to burn units
It was raised in the annual Whakaari Hayden Marshall-Inman Memorial Golf Tournament.
Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers
This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.
'Not good enough': Council says Blue Baths not a priority
'Putting up a security fence is not going to stop the rot.'
'Pumped': Three Māori ward seats, one rural ward after decision overturn
The rural ward could be gone before it is established if a local bill passes.
Salon closed but hairdressing scissors not fully hung up yet
Julie Hammond has recently closed Streakz Hair on Sunset at the age of 72.
$10,000 worth of musical instruments donated by musicians
Two Rotorua schools to receive $10,000 worth of musical instruments from NZ musicians.
Rotorua Primary School team dedicated to going to international comp
Rotorua Primary School team qualifies for the International SeaPerch Competition in USA.
Rotorua: Final BBQ, business party and new CBD shops
Opinion: Paul Hickey discusses final BBQs, a party on Eat Streat and new CBD shops.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on lowering New Zealand Superannuation for Māori
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Making statements through yarn bombing on trees
A Trail of Blooming Yarn has been installed, which includes six yarn bombed trees.
Council urged to buy mountain bike park
The founder of the mountain bike park wants public access to remain after the sale
Zizi Sparks: Lowering superannuation age for Māori not a long-term fix
Opinion: Maybe we should focus on increasing life expectancy so this isn't necessary.
Glitz and fancy footwork! Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is back
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns for its sixth year on August 20.
Sonya Bateson: We shouldn't drop alert levels before we're ready
OPINION: There is a reason we're still in red. It's to protect our most vulnerable people.
Ngahuia crowned runner-up in the Miss Earth 2021
Ngahuia was crowned Miss Earth Air New Zealand 2021, runner-up in Miss Earth 2021.
'Shambles': Resident slams delays on controversial Ōkere Falls pathway
Work is incomplete and local residents are questioning what work is happening.
Council's law change bid passes first reading in Parliament
One local MP voted for it, and another against.
Opinion: Why tougher prison sentences alone won't cut crime
OPINION: It's a complex problem - and won't be solved any time soon, says Luke Kirkness.
Lockdowns lifted after shots heard in Western Heights
Police are attending after hearing gun shots.
Premium Debate: the great Trikafta issue
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the Trikafta debate.
'This is a Goldie': Portrait owner's quest for mystery chief
Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.
Upset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'
The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.