New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.
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NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am
'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'
Kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai mural in Rotorua's CBD
Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez
'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'
Watch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehicles
The slip came down on three vehicles at Waiotahe Beach.
'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and Rotorua
Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.
'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes
'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'
Police officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him – coroner
It was 'abundantly clear' the officer made a decision, coroner says.
Rotorua woman killed in SH5 crash
The crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.
Body found in burnt-out car not yet formally identified
The body was found in the front seat of burning car.
Three vehicles struck by slip, SH2 closed in Bay of Plenty
Diversions are in place at the intersections at Paerata Ridge Rd and Verralls Rd.
'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors open
Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.
Hip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoP
The group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.
Three nights of frights this Halloween
It's an exciting weekend full of Halloween entertainment for all ages in the community.
Maccas takeover: Couple sell three McDonald's restaurants - but eye up another nine
They've had the 'time of our lives' but are ready for a new challenge.
'Reprehensible and inexcusable': PTA treasurer sentenced for stealing from school
She stole more than $15,000 from a school when she was supposed to be fundraising.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.
'I know they'll love it': Tāme Iti takes the stage
Review: Voices in the Shadows examines Māori, Pacific and Palestinian indigeneity.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
Victim's mother - 'I’m just livid': Why a man is appealing his murder sentence 22 years later
He murdered a young pregnant stranger by stabbing her 15 times.
Woolworths strike: Bay of Plenty and Rotorua staff served suspension notices
Claims more than 40 Woolworths staff in Bay were issued suspension notices.
Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'
He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.
Explosive pie-eating scenario discovered as pupils learn media skills
Lynmore Primary School pupils have got a new-found love of the role of the media.
Body found after car fire on SH1
Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.
Fatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never came
Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Victim speaks of 'horrific' dog attack: 'I was screaming hoping someone would come help'
'It was like they were taking turns, biting into my arms and lower legs.'
Rotorua Woolworths workers walk off job
"We are still miles apart from the company."