Kirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over Coffey
East Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.
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'Honoured': Todd McClay claims victory in Rotorua seat
Todd McClay has retained has retained his position as electorate MP for Rotorua.
Bus-stop bashings school ‘rumbles’ and not serious, councillor tells meeting
He later said he conflated two incidents and believed one was serious.
Council leadership shake-up not driven by costs or criticism, executive says
Council yet to say if change will result in salary savings.
Rotorua-made supercar returns for 40th anniversary
The Heron MJ1 was designed and built by Rotorua mechanic Ross Baker in the 1980s.
Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?
OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.
'It was really fun': School funds trip for students who show positive attitude to learning
School trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.
In pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaigns
Its the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.
'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst
'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'
The remarkable Kirimatao Te Tautahi
Kirimatao Te Tautahi was another prominent woman from Te Arawa’s past.
Songs for the people
For more than 60 years, no other waiata has been composed or written purely for the Pā.
New luxury spa lauded for award winning design
The new luxury spa secured three distinguished awards.
Passion for performance? This deputy head girl has it in droves
"I've always wanted to perform in stage shows since I was young."
Sonya Bateson: Wear what you want on polling day... just be there
OPINION: Do you remember your first voting day? I remember mine clearly.
'Upset and distressed': Abortion protests banned around hospital
"They also felt judged by seeing protesters and their placards."
The Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delays
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Man found critically injured: Police seek witnesses
Officers found the man at an address on Old Taupo Rd about 5pm.
Old Taupō Rd bridge re-opens
The closure has caused congestion for almost three weeks.
Critically injured man found at Rotorua address
Emergency services were called to the scene.
'Won't give up': How mum landed 'dream' role despite never having a job as an adult
'If I didn’t believe, everyone at the foundation believed in me to make it happen'.
Te Pāti Māori candidate for Waiariki electorate, Rawiri Waititi
It’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'
'Huge loss': Spring celebration planned in nature-lover's memory
'He was recycling before anyone knew what it was.'
Well-known New Zealander denying violence charges elects jury trial
The man appeared in court in Rotorua.
'Masterpiece': Luxury spa wins design accolades
New build blends cultural heritage with 'stunning geothermal design'.
City that had just 'six' available rentals gets $11.2m boost to build more
The local rental market is 'unbelievably tight', social housing operator says.
'Traumatising': Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid 'shocking' delays
The incidents come as the city grapples with delays linked to bridge roadworks.
The Premium Debate: Record numbers of Kiwis coming home from Australia
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Hopes for younger racers after Richie Stanaway's 'amazing' Bathurst win
'Any professional driver around the world wants to win Bathurst,' his father says.
A battle, an escape and an olive tree: The story behind a symbol of friendship
The symbol is a tree, planted 51 years ago, that a councillor says was ignored until now.
'Mindless offending': Police warn Te Teko residents to be wary of mail thieves
Mail has gone missing, been dumped on the side of the road or found miles away.
Act Party candidate for Rotorua electorate, Marten Rozeboom
Marten Rozeboom on the issues facing the electorate, from tourism to family values.
Person critically injured after crash in Bay of Plenty
Police were called around 2.30pm.
'Like snow': Hailstorm stops cars on State Highway 33
A sunny day quickly turned into a driving hailstorm in the Bay of Plenty.
'Illegal’ activities: Police investigating after hundreds of street racers disrupt city
Two people have also been arrested after throwing bottles at police.