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The $126,000 project has completed land infilling and is nearing final stages.

The council also walked back Sunday closures and will seek feedback on a fireworks ban.

Forecasters warn of squally thunderstorms and hazardous driving conditions.

Council records show 20 complaints were made about the site since November.

Rotorua writer Lifang Chen reflects on a fleeting bus ride and fading habits.

Pāpāmoa locals fear the structure will block sunlight and lower property values.

She went from being an active hiker and camper to depending on a wheelchair 'a lot'.

The property near Tauranga is owned by the Wright family.

By 2035, the civic precinct is projected to attract about 5500 visitors daily.

Most councillors voted to use the money to reduce the $22.2m operating deficit.

Police say the man became unresponsive en route to the Tauranga police station.

Two people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries.

Their gold-winning cheese curds are made daily with fresh A2 milk from Rotorua.

There are fears local government reforms could make the referendum meaningless.

Piripi Tukaokao and Tuara Heke face charges related to Harley Shrimpton's death.

A new Kirikiri Stream bridge near Kōpū will lift flood protection standards.

Zespri says 80% of its New Zealand kiwifruit is grown in the Bay of Plenty.

Stage one drew complaints of lost business and disruption, prompting a new approach.

Nishanth Prahladan was linked to a Rotorua sex ring involving women and teen girls.

Rosalie Liddle Crawford has added $1000 to the reward for finding her cat Clyde’s killer.

Kathy Webb has received a King’s Service Medal for services to the community.

Ian Blunt of Ōmokoroa has received a King’s Service Medal for decades of service.

As Ngā Mataapuna Oranga’s managing director, Kuka leads care for about 30,000 people.

Dr Mark Fraundorfer co-invented a prostate procedure in Tauranga, now used worldwide.

Others include a urologist, a Māori health advocate, and trucking industry legend.

Households expect inflation of near 5% next year and 4% in two years’ time.

It marks one of six New Zealand dates on her latest international tour.

She learned her child was harmed by now-banned former teacher after she read a news story.

Monica Taiatini has been sentenced for her part in Operation Highwater.