Police and Ministry of Health say nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use on rise, factor in road deaths
Rotorua residents have become frustrated at a recent increase in the use of nangs in public spaces. Assistant…
Wairoa school bus crash: Father Jordan Biddle on healing and giving back to emergency responders after his baby son’s death
Emergency services at the scene of the fatal crash in Wairoa. Photo / The River Independent Press –…
Mangawhai Central growth: New Bupa retirement village and care home planned
“We’re committed to creating places that feel welcoming, supportive and genuinely connected to the communities they serve,” Sanchez…
Bay of Plenty man charged with abduction and indecent assault
A scene examination was being carried out on Ohiwa Harbour Rd, and police continued to investigate the “heinous…
Rotorua Night Market to remain in council hands and stay in city centre
This was abandoned in December after pushback from vendors and the public, and after a council vote initiated…
Hawke’s Bay man Ronndog Keefe named as planner of mass killing and distributor of child sexual exploitation material
The self-declared “soldier of Christ” was also planning to attack either a mall or a mosque and kill…
Blood moon 2026: When and where to watch the total lunar eclipse
“Lunar eclipses aren’t unusual in themselves, but what makes this one stand out is that New Zealand is…
Donald Trump calls Robert De Niro ‘sick and demented’ in new rant
Continuing his rant against De Niro, Trump also hit out at another high-profile critic, Rosie O’Donnell, who moved…
Jordan visit for Harry and Meghan draws snub claims from royal insiders
“Is it a snub? Harry and Meghan have met heads of state or other dignitaries on previous trips…
NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZ and Precinct Properties – Market close
“ANZ’s business confidence measure dipped slightly, which reflected the talk of interest rate cuts being down for the…
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua this afternoon
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council proposes 4% rates rise and $3b portfolio shake-up
Quayside managed the investment assets independently from the council and provided an annual dividend to the council. In…