Child welfare cases see meth and substance abuse often
"No one's addressing the elephant in the room, which is methamphetamine."
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Jo Raphael: Voting is so important this election
COMMENT: Voting is how our voices are heard.
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Lakes District Health Board had previously suggested a Rotorua pasifika event was attended
'Disheartening': Council street-lighting contract awarded to Whangarei-based company
The council says it was a "fair and robust" procurement process.
Code of conduct investigation cost nearly $60k
Councillor Reynold Macpherson says the investigation was a "public relations contest".
Election 2020: Teens' birthdays grant last-minute eligibility
About 5000 New Zealand residents turn 18 between the old and new election dates.
Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.
Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands
Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.
Heavy rain to continue in Bay of Plenty
Get ready for a wet and windy week in Bay of Plenty.
Kristin Macfarlane: How I spent my Lotto winnings ... in my head
Comment: FOMO gets the better of me.
100 free slices: Fat Dog Cafe celebrates test results
Fat Dog Cafe staff had a sweet surprise for customers this morning.
Whakatāne school misses out on free lunch scheme
The school is disappointed it is the only school in the town not in the free lunch scheme.
Toi Ohomai executive Ana Morrison takes on new role
Rotorua's Ana Morrison will be at the forefront of championing Māori learner success.
Testing numbers more than double lockdown numbers
Bay of Plenty District Health Board staff are now helping with the testing.
'Even we are surprised': Rotorua's median house prices jump to $487,000
Rotorua's median house price was now $487,000
Comment: A chance to rethink the way we vote
Should we maintain in-person voting or move to a postal vote? There are options.
Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant to close
The closure of the Sanford's Tauranga fish processing plant will go ahead.
Rotorua Youth Awards postponed due to uncertain alert levels
The awards would be rescheduled to September 27.
Principal upset after youths damage school grounds
Principal says a group of youths "forced their way" onto the school grounds.
Civil Defence preparing for spread of Covid-19
Civil Defence BOP is not activated but there is plenty going on behind the scenes.
'Cushion the blow': Extended wage subsidy welcomed by Rotorua business owners
The overall scheme would cost $1.6 billion and save about 470,000 jobs nationwide.
Blyde secures Baywide title in dying seconds
Rangiuru and Rangataua fought out a thriller in the Baywide women's final.
Rotorua reacts to postponed election announcement
The election has been moved to October 17.
Jo Raphael: Lockdown is worst-case scenario - but we've got this
COMMENT: Now is the time to be grateful we've got a team of five million..
Car flips during school morning rush in Rotorua
The incident was reported to police at 8.32am.
Israel Adesanya's next fight confirmed
Adesanya, Kara-France confirmed for UFC pay-per-view in September.
Possible Covid-19 contacts at Toi Ohomai Tokoroa being traced
One person visited Toi Ohomai's Tokoroa campus before they felt unwell and were tested.
Is 'too much' screen time creating a generation that will improve the world?
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
Otere Black signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers
The 25-year-old is has been playing for the Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.
Tikitere crash leaves passengers hospitalised
Both lanes were blocked after the crash and traffic was diverted through Hamurana.
Bay high school bans students from bringing phones to school
Te Puke High School banned its students from bringing phones to school on August 10
Makeover for Te Ngae Shopping Centre
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Dawn Picken: Don't let the virus deniers damage us
COMMENT: Outliers are busy poking holes in the fabric of our five-million strong team.