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500 gather in Tokoroa to remember missing teacher Jayleb-Che Dean
Every night for a year, his family have prayed together for his return.
Obituary: The ‘mad professor’ who changed sawmilling from his backyard
He told his daughter before he died the invention was his legacy.
Rare pregnancy condition missed on ‘successive occasions’ before baby Sage died
Coroner Ian Telford found Rotorua Hospital missed vasa praevia on successive occasions.
Remembrance walk held for anniversary of Jayleb-Che Dean's disappearance
About 500 people gathered at Lake Moananui Reserve for a walk in honour of the Tokoroa teacher, who went missing in Rotorua a year ago. Video / Kelly Makiha
'Disappointing': Major rugby tournament cancelled before Rotorua debut
The event was scheduled for Rotorua on October 31 and November 1.
Iconic pie business for sale, 21 jobs at risk if factory closes
The business owner says the factory lease is ending.
'Stoked': Youth tech academy secures $660k funding boost
The organisation helps students who are starting to 'fall off the education pathway'.
Double fatal crash: 72-year-old faces two drink-driving charges
The crash happened near Te Ngae Rd and Rotokawa Rd in Ōwhata on August 14.
Council to probe extent of forever chemicals in Lake Rotorua
The one-year investigation is expected to cost $30,000.
Young person taken to hospital after attack at youth justice facility
He returned to the facility nine hours after an ambulance trip to hospital.
'They fight for us': East Coast groups opposes DIA proposal to cut local advisers
Sixteen regional offices would be consolidated into three under the proposal.
‘Very close’: $2m boost brings museum reopening a step closer
The council says it is close to securing enough funding for the exhibition development.
Former Rotorua councillor Peter Bentley dies
He served on the council from 2013 until 2022.
'He loves it here': Why international students are moving to BoP
They spend more in the Bay of Plenty than in any other region, survey shows.
Fed rate hikes signal economic strength, not just inflation risk
The Fed's new rate-hiking cycle may not spell doom for the US economy or shares.
Dishwasher at 12, NZ's youngest Domino's owner at 18 – now he oversees 149 stores
Napier's Liam Stops went $450,000 into debt at age 18 - all to buy a Domino's store.
Hot pool mystery: Family marks a year since Tokoroa teacher vanished
Police say the case remains open and they are committed to resolving it.
Teen involved in 'traumatising' $70k armed robbery spree gets nearly 60% off sentence
Victim: 'I don’t think there should have been as much of a discount on the sentence'.
Rotorua international sevens tournament cancelled
Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds within three to five business days.
'I blasted them up': Guilty verdict after shooter's Facebook admission
Taane Natana told a live online audience what he had done that same night.
Seal to perform in New Zealand for first time on Summer Concert Tour
Summer Concert Tour 2027: Seal joins Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Bastille
More staff, pay equity restored: What nurses want from the next Govt
Five union members shared their views at the NZ Nurses Organisation conference in Rotorua.
'Elephant in the room': Jury weighs live Facebook video
Taane Natana has been on trial, accused of murdering Tuterangi Moeke.
'Not brave enough': Mayor slams Govt's 'cruel' reform delay
Council merger plans have been paused until after the election.
‘Time to grow up’: Councillors clash over reserve transfers
Future administration of Tarawera Landing reserve and land used by campground debated.
'I’m going to buy a clothes steamer': Family wins $1m with Lotto
They hope to use the windfall to help their children buy homes.
'Worthwhile': Lung cancer patient hopes new screening trial will go national
The mobile screening programme will begin next year in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
Wellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZ
From $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge.
'I’ll unleash hell': 501 deportee jailed over sex tape blackmail
He demanded $100 from a former sexual partner after sharing a GIF from an intimate video.