Programme helps kids' confidence in open water
The free programme aims to help young people to learn open water safety skills.
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Orchestra magic: Opus Orchestra performing two concerts
The central North Island's Opus Orchestra will perform two short concerts in Rotorua.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Gremlins, NZ film 'Cousins' and Beach Dig
Paul Hickey discusses gremlins, the premiere of NZ film Cousins and The Hits Beach Dig.
Community dons bikes and visits pitstops
There was a great turnout at this year's Go By Bike Day.
Zizi Sparks: Bring on more ratepayer groups
Opinion: The more the better when it comes to representation.
New rescue vessel for Coastguard Rotorua Lakes
The new boat cost $95,000 to build and will replace the unit's current smaller vessel.
High-achieving wharekura students 'walk in both worlds'
Bay of Plenty's wharekura achieved some pleasing results in NCEA scholarship exams.
Person injured in Whakatāne crash dies in hospital
The person suffered critical injuries after a crash on Tuesday.
Public meeting to address homelessness, social disorder and crime
Residents are becoming frustrated with homelessness in Rotorua.
Logging truck tips, road partially blocked
The crash was reported to police about 6.40am.
'Step of faith': Work to start on 86 new homes at former failed site
The prices would sit in and around the average current Rotorua house value.
$500,000 funding boost for Rotorua Aquatic Centre project
Work to upgrade the outdoor 50m pool is underway.
Rotorua councillors lock horns over Te Tatau o Te Arawa accounts
Elected members clash at full council meeting.
Stephanie Worsop: Trampoline injuries raise questions about cotton wool kids
Opinion: Kids may be shielded from more dangers but are they learning risk management?
New Kiwis: Citizenship ceremonies back in person
Twenty-six people became new Kiwis on Tuesday at a citizenship ceremony.
Cha-ching! Rotorua Lotto player among the winners
Sixteen Lotto players shared second division.
'The woman with the heart of gold': Ani Rolfe farewelled
The "woman with the heart of gold" took her final breath on Friday.
'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.
Large blaze extinguished before reaching houses
Eight crews are at the scene and the fire has been contained.
Tauranga youngster impresses at NZ Motocross Champs
The second round of the championships was held in Rotorua on Sunday.
Letters to the editor: Wisdom doesn't come from education
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Proposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.
Sitting your driver's licence? These testing spots have the best pass rates
Testing challenges - and driving instructors share their tips and tricks.
BOP bike crash claims near $30m in four years
Bay of Plenty-based motorcyclists are being urged to attend free rider safety talks.
Vacancies! Pop-up job shop makes job hunt easier
Jobseekers and employers alike can pop in to the MSD job shop at Rotorua Central Mall.
'Worst case of mange I had ever seen': Rescued puppy's amazing recovery
A dog that features on the SPCA list of shame has a new life.
Bay of Plenty's Sam Cane to co-captain Chiefs
Cane will captain alongside halfback Brad Weber.
McRobbery: Staff threatened and sugar taken
Police were notified of the incident at 9.25pm.
Kelly Makiha: Police chase rethink needs to save lives
Opinion: A rethink of the police pursuit rules will hopefully be a lifesaver
Anger at court delay in stalking incident: 'I just want an outcome so I can move on'
Rongopai Pene repeatedly followed the woman while she ran through Puarenga Park.
'She was quintessentially elegant': Kiriwaitingi (Del) Rei farewelled
"Haere rā Del, go in peace, you have left an amazing legacy."
'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs
Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.