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'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years

Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?

One year on: Teen barber-turned-regional councillor Stacey Rose

'There have been times I've sat there and thought 'should I really be at this table?'

'Body physique': Why some Bay boys are worried

Body image concerns are equally as prevalent for boys, as they are for girls.

Remember milk bottles? Proposed factory looks to produce reusable milk bottles

The project is expected to cost close to $500k.

Whakarewarewa made to work for title

Whakarewarewa have finished the year unbeaten.

'Open your eyes': Rotorua man's anger at city's litterbugs

A person could be fined up to $7500 for littering in Rotorua.

'We don't consent to tyranny': Lockdown protesters march

A group of Rotorua residents made clear their resentment of current alert levels.

'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children

"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."

'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale

A consortium led by Paul Pedersen has bought the business.

Bay of Plenty man accused of indecencies on boy

The defendant was remanded on strict bail terms.

Tender approved for aquatic centre 50m pool renovation

Rotorua Lakes Council has approved the tender for renovations of the 50m pool.

Local Focus: Rotorua candidates talk tax

Should Rotorua's rich be taxed more? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Priority issue': The state of some Rotorua homes revealed

Poor housing makes people 'vulnerable and sick' says doctor.

Rotorua's unique talent to shine in quest

An inaugural Rotorua City Talent Quest is also a Dress for Success Rotorua fundraiser.

What's all the buzz about bees?

Bee Aware Month is an annual educational campaign organised by Apiculture New Zealand.

Comment: Paul Hickey - Local tourism, remakes on the way and The Hits Pop 100 Countdown

Paul Hickey discusses local tourism this weekend, remakes and The Hits Pop 100 Countdown.