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Women's Rugby: Whakarewarewa try fest
Local rivals Whakarewarewa and Rotoiti went head-to-head on Mothers' Day.
Rotorua Boys' take on Wesley College
Rotorua Boys' High School took on familiar foes Wesley College on Saturday.
Tauranga advance in cup competition
Tauranga City have won their first-round Chatham Cup match.
Whakarewarewa run rings around Rangiuru
Whakarewarewa beat Rangiuru 57-19 at home today.
Mother's day tribute to trailblazer in Māori filmmaking
The story follows the life of the first Māori woman filmmaker Merata Mita
Black Ferns Sevens aim high in Canada
The Black Ferns Sevens have named their team for the HSBC Langford Sevens this weekend.
Normalise headgear in junior rugby
Time Out: Any level of protection that headgear provides should be celebrated.
Digital Detox: Unscrambling my muddled mind
How switching off for a month changed my life.
Should under 12s be banned from contact sports?
Coaches, officials and parents react to call for safety restrictions.
Court action leaves hapū 'devastated'
Rena fight finally over for group - and it's come at a price.
Tommy Wilson: Do we really need to get high at all?
Time for a cool change, so the song says - is it time to change cannabis laws?
Victim's sister testifies in murder trial
The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.
Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to Rangataua's speed
Winger Mariah Ririnui adds to the speed of the Rangataua team
Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules
Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.
Bakers to chase Truckie and Tradie Pie honours
Annual Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards entries have opened
Nikorima adds value in the wrong places
Kodi Nikorima is a versatile player but the Warriors need to strengthen other areas.
Bust to boom: The kiwifruit industry's amazing comeback
From bust to boom - the kiwifruit industry has had a remarkable recovery from Psa.
More students need expert mental health help
A rise in youth mental health issues has high school principals concerned.
Angel at the crash site: 'She was dying in my arms'
"She asked for my name.... and then she asked if I was a real angel."
Real-life Angel among strangers who helped
Several strangers raced to help Margaret Gundersen as she lay trapped after car crash.
Tauranga's property boom moves to Rotorua
Tauranga's current median sale price is $675,000
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi extends contract
Rotorua Boys' High School old boy signs with New Zealand rugby until 2021
New course to lure crewmen at Toi Ohomai
The course aims to develop safe and effective deck crew members.
Young Aces get the job done against Kohekohe
Rotorua Aces have won their opening two games of the men's Intercity Cup season.
Four vehicles involved in SH33 crash
A person has been injured in four-vehicle crash on State Highway 33.
Slow burning Whakarewarewa hit top gear
Whakarewarewa went into their local derby with Rotoiti knowing a win was crucial.
Bay of Plenty measles outbreak - cases rise to 20
Two cases were confirmed over the weekend, equalling 20.
Goals rain in as Lamb shines for Taupō
Taupō have been right among the goals in the WaiBOP Premiership this year.
Ngongotahā woes continue, Tauranga draw
Ngongotahā and Tauranga City are experienced mixed fortunes in the Northern Leagues.
Rangataua and Rangiuru meet in rematch
In 2018, Rangataua beat Rangiuru by one point in the Baywide final. Today, they met again.
Dancing for Hospice 2019 dancers revealed
From a business owner to a beauty whizz, this year's dancers are set to shine.
Bay of Plenty buildings big winners in architecture awards
The winners included buildings in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua
Artists show winning strokes at mural fest
The two artists were up against nine others from around the globe.