'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal
"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."
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Weekend and Christmas Day weather for region
North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.
'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season
'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'
Sleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping woman
Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.
Maryana Garcia: When the going gets tough, the tough keep giving
OPINION: have never been so happy to be proven wrong.
Pair arrested after firearms, drugs and cash found
Men are due in Rotorua District Court this week.
Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
How to avoid a Christmas financial hangover lasting 'long after the fun is over'
'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'
Ocean Billy rides recovery wave ahead of Te Rapa return
The Rotorua-based stayer has spent the past year recovering from tendon damage.
‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes ahead
While one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.
'Final journey to heaven': Couple killed in tragic crash
Their daughter has shared a tribute on social media.
SH30 collision: Two die in region's third fatal crash in three days
Three other people were badly injured in Monday's Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30 crash.
P-addicted Rotorua man pimped out girls as young as 13 for sex
He had a sexual relationship with a 13yo he helped into prostitution.
Second person dies, three seriously injured in Rotorua crash, SH30 reopens
Two people have died after two vehicles crashed on Te Ngae Rd/State Highway 30.
Iconic boat owner told to build new jetty, gift it to iwi, lease it back
The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.
One person dead after crash in Rotorua overnight, investigations under way
The crash was reported to police shortly after 11.10pm.
Tokoroa player wins $300,000 in Saturday's Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral in Tokoroa.
Sharemarket well-positioned for 2024 after stronger-than-expected year - Mark Lister
OPINION: Our market is heavily weighted to defensive businesses that pay dividends.
Food bank aims to 'show love and give hope'
Manager says organisation needs to 'look at helping the whole person'.
Appeal donations reach $81k with one week to go
The appeal has surpassed last year's total tally.
'Large gang presence’: Extra police for two gang funerals in Whakatāne
Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.
'Surprisingly therapeutic': My afternoon packing parcels at the foodbank
I saw first-hand how dedicated the team is to treating people with mana and dignity.
Shot at, bashed, intimidated: Road workers speak out on 'extreme' abuse
NZTA boss worries for industry's future as half of staff quit within a year amid abuse.
Mobster sentenced for 'execution-style' 2018 murder of innocent man
Victim David Kuka was 'simply in the wrong place at the wrong time', a judge says.
Soak for the Salvation Army: Waikite Valley Hotpools host can for a swim day
"We hope we can get as many donations as we can."
Teen arrested after gunshots in Whakatāne
Police were called just before 10pm last night.
Farmer's mystery: Neighbour concocts device to illegally take $9000 of water
He built a device to take his neighbour's water supply.
Why a leading entertainment figure sentenced for indecent assault still can't be named
The matter will now be heard in the Court of Appeal.
Watch: Car crashes through fence into family home and van
Police were called to the crash Tuesday night.
Person threatened with gun during home burglary
The incident happened on Tuesday at 8.30pm.
Company raises hundreds of dollars worth of donations in two hours
'It shows the generosity of the community.'