Bay buses to be free for anyone 18 or under from next month
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Zoe Hunter: Stress and the 'state of the world' is no excuse to abuse city workers
Giving negative feedback is one thing. Outright abuse is quite different.
Subscriber views: Kiwis moving to Australia should beware 'rose-tinted glasses'
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
'Grow the game': Youth worker dreams of coaching boxing at Olympics - and beyond
'Miracles happen in the present and if you’re not present you can’t expect the miracles.'
'Don’t make us invisible': Plans to scrap Māori Health Authority under fire
Health providers are upset at National's policy plans to abolish the organisation.
One hour, two ram raids, two businesses burgled
Police have confirmed stolen vehicles were used to gain entry.
Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand
Surfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.
'Excellently executed': Famous Agatha Christie whodunnit comes to Shambles Theatre
A killer is in their midst. Will they strike again?
'A lot of it's brainpower': Charity dance contest duo putting in the hard yards
Dance couple Hamoterangi Pomana and Owen Turuta are rehearsing for Dancing for Hospice.
'A lot' of people don't know what it does, but this company is one of NZ's best to work for
'We are a very quiet company. If you know what we do, you know who we are.'
Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping
Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.
Patchell Group's call to enter the 'business party of the year'
'Rotorua’s business party of the year'
Verbal abuse, physical threats: City contractors face more public abuse
'Many of the incidents are very distressing for our workers'
'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k
Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.
Rape trial: Jury returns verdicts on accused Seda Tiv
Jurors deliberated for about four hours.
Te Mapou marks site where chief fell
Te Mapou pā was an ancient pā site that overlooked Te Rotoiti.
Roimata Mihinui: June 10 is a special day on our Tuhourangi calendar
Opinion: The eruption in 1886 determined the future of our people.
'Thrilled': Major milestone for local tech academy
Seeds of success already bearing fruit in holistic approach to future work.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua tournament celebrates legacy of league visionaries
OPINION: Peter McLeod was a fervent supporter and advocate of the sport.
'We love our tulips': Council axes bid to trim flowerbed budget
Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.
'Major' roadworks double travel time for some commuters
"If I’m going to town I have to add 20 mins of extra travel time."
'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' name
She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.
Hands off free contraception, National
OPINION: Find somewhere else to save dollars and leave contraception alone.
Death or injury likely: Damning report finds high fire risk at homeless hotel
An official report has revealed the potentially deadly dangers at the facility.
Rotorua algal blooms: Health warnings for all lakes lifted
The algal blooms had subsided.
Watch: Girls' High rugby team inspired by idol chat
Chiefs Manawa star Luka Connor believes the future is "huge" for tomorrow's players.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit
OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.
New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Homeless motel woes: 'Peeing' on windows, fights and swinging metal baseball bats
There are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.
Councillors vote down arts and events cost-cutting proposals, save four jobs
Deliberations on the draft Annual Plan have begun, and some proposals have been scrapped.
Entertainment figure trial: Complainant tells of white powder, sexual advance and secrecy
'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.