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Macpherson's comments on Sir Howard described as 'disgusting'
Howie Morrison Jnr says Macpherson is 'trying to tarnish' an iconic man's name.
Man dies after Desert Rd motorcycle crash
The investigation into the cause of the crash was ongoing.
Council makes u-turn on CBD security patrols
Patrols were axed this month, but retailers wanted them back.
Celebration of Diwali and biking in night ride
A Diwali Night Ride is being held on Saturday, November 7.
Revealed: new name for gateway to the Redwoods
The Whakarewarewa forest development has been named Moerangi.
Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?
OPINION: With increasing unemployment, what does the future of the BOP look like?
Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival
First We Eat will showcase music, food, craft beer and New Zealand wines.
Fire sirens silenced: Why some firefighters are concerned
'The fire siren also provides peace of mind for people.'
Hundreds without power after car hits power pole
Police were notified of the incident at 5.50am.
'Dumb' and 'crazy': Retailers hit out after central city patrols axed
'The council spends too much money on tulips, I'd rather have security.'
Is Santa giving Rotorua a miss this year? Future of parade revealed
Will we have a Santa parade this year?
Gambling, open spaces and Pukehangi Heights on council agenda
The council will also discuss an 'economic recovery project' in a public-excluded session.
Do something new: Comedy duo films in Rotorua
Their song, named Do Something New, New Zealand, launched last night.
$100,000 up for grabs for Rotorua students
Applications for BayTrust's $100,000 Dillon Scholarship fund will open this weekend.
Jo Raphael: Virtual malls great way of supporting local businesses
OPINION: There is a certain appeal to shopping online.
Letters to the editor: We need to get tough on jobseekers
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Winner winner! Bay of Plenty events come out on top at awards night
Can you guess who the big winners are?
Person dies after crash in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
The road will remain closed until about 9pm.
Rotorua Holiday Park crowned country's most hospitable
"We've seen the absolute best of our industry supporting visitors at the worst time."
Taupō maternity unit to consider using nurses instead of midwives
A shortage of midwives has the Lakes District Health Board proposing staffing changes.
Charity show, Broadway Buffet set to boost Hospice Rotorua
A local singing legend will be performing in the show, to raise funds for Rotorua Hospice.
Man charged with following runner appears in court
A man accused of accosting a woman while she was out running has appeared in court.
Kristin Macfarlane: I found my lack of common sense while surfing in Bali
Opinion: Having a false sense of security while on holiday can have lasting consequences.
No arrests after Lake Rotomā shooting
One person was treated in Waikato Hospital for a gunshot wound.
Airport Business Hub providing experience 'above and beyond'
People have been quick to back the new hub, signing up as members a week after opening.
Chocka! Thousands flock to Rotorua for long weekend
Big Labour weekend events were well attended, drawing extra visitors to Rotorua.
Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ
OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.
Great start to spring on Rotorua's waters
Despite a good start to spring, there are still safety messages for boaties to remember.
Eight per cent of Rotorua on the jobseeker benefit
The number of people on the jobseeker benefit in the Bay of Plenty is up 62% in a year.
Cricket: Mount Maunganui lay down gauntlet
The Bay of Plenty Cup got under way at the weekend.
A triathlete and a mountain biker ride into a forest. Who wins?
One of the strongest fields ever contested the 2020 Whaka100.