Man jailed for 'frenzied and savage' murder of friend
Hughie Ransfield has been sent to jail for murdering Maui Haukamau in Rotorua.
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Climate change, housing on council agenda
The council will make two big decisions this week.
Goodbye to Memorial Drive and hello to a new plaza and carpark
Construction on the lakefront will continue until February next year.
Tour bus driver sentenced after crash kills 5 passengers
Harrowing details about the impacts of the crash on victims were revealed today.
Welcome to Whakatāne: All Blacks flocked by fans
With the first Bledisloe Cup match looming, the All Blacks trained in Whakatāne today.
Take a gander! Geese run amok at Rotorua Lakefront
A nearby business manager says no one is taking responsibility.
Woman runner followed by man: 'I'm just so angry he's taken my confidence'
A woman has spoken out about a man following her while running.
Manaakitanga! Donation brightens kids time in managed isolation
The trust has granted $5000 to Lakes District Health Board.
'We can have a great summer': Bay reacts to alert level 1
It means people can be social again which benefits mental health, event organisers say.
Farm bike crash survivor applauds National's pledge to bring back rescue helicopter
Why John Bellerby says National's rescue helicopter pledge has won his vote.
Comment: In matters of life or death, minutes matter
COMMENT: Return of Rotorua rescue helicopter a no-brainer.
'Stress, fear and uncertainty': How Covid-19 is affecting workplaces
Covid-19 has amplified stress in the workplace for some people.
David Beck: How I'm fighting anxiety one day at a time
Conquering mental health issues is a journey not a destination.
'Didn't think I was smart enough': Young mum named nurse of the year
It wasn't an easy path, but one that is worth it every day, she said.
Farah Palmer Cup: Ups and downs for Volcanix
Both Bay of Plenty teams are in fourth place after two rounds.
Kristin Macfarlane: Focus on mental health timely in 2020
COMMENT: Increasingly open conversations about wellbeing can only be a good thing.
National pledges to bring back Rotorua rescue helicopter
National says it will secure funding to bring back Rotorua's rescue helicopter.
Local Focus: Rotorua candidates defend party credibility on economy
Who's best-suited to lead NZ out of recession? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Western Heights High School to get upgrade of buildings
Community consultation will start soon, before improvements are made to three blocks.
Local Focus: Rotorua party credibility at stake
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Why Māori medium education is 'nothing short of extraordinary'
"We all have a responsibility to ... ensure our language continues, survives and thrives."
How marine science fufilled a yearning for 'Māoriness'
"The ocean helped me to find what I was looking for."
'Clean slate': New developer for delayed villas vows to start work in weeks
The long-awaited development could be done within six months.
Taking over Eat Streat: Business partners launch fourth eatery
Ray Singh and his business partners have a passion for food and a vision for Eat Streat.
'Fall from grace': Professional mountain biker sentenced for drink driving
He had competed in both the Enduro World Series and Crankworx circuits.
Letters to the editor: Sculpture will be a distraction
Rotorua readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Now's not the time to relax
COMMENT: Covid is a nasty, tricky virus that we still don't know enough about.
$50m investment: Arvida's expands as retirement village sector booms
Retirement villages in Rotorua are expanding to meet demand.
Sudima escape: McClay hits out over news extra defence force staff still to arrive
About 50 Defence Force staff arrived in Rotorua last week but none were deployed to hotel.
'Get out of the way': Government agencies under fire over social issues
The call follows the release of a report into Rotorua's problems.
Family makes 'something good out of something awful'
The first of the Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Fund scholarships will soon be awarded.
Rotorua Lakes councillor's missed meetings due to lockdown, other commitments
Raj Kumar says he does a lot of 'unseen' work and was 'overwhelmed' during lockdown.