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The slips are clear but the road is damaged.
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Putting a name to the face: The 10-year search for one portrait's story
"It's a picture of somebody's father or brother and I would like to find him."
Voters urged to 'make their vote count'
Postal voting closed on Tuesday, but there's still time to cast a special vote.
Dr Tony Farrell: It's time to change alcohol's connection to sport in NZ
OPINION: Sponsorship and marketing must come to end.
'He's the bomb': Teacher sharing boxing passion makes a difference
"I don't think you'll find this at any other school."
'It's not enough': The health region with 172 vacancies
One nurse says New Zealand needs to grow its own nurses and convince them to stay.
Wet weather doesn't deter keen anglers
Catch rates were higher on Lake Okataina but Tarawera fish were in the best condition.
Feeling fine without the fines: Library sees membership boost
Fines-free and a Six60 competition has boosted membership, the library says.
Nominations revealed for Rotorua Trust elections
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School holiday sun: Better weather on the way for the Bay of Plenty
The weekend is looking to be more settled after a wet start to the school holidays.
'Best summer job ever': Campaign launches to support local businesses
Rotorua hospitality, accommodation and tourism businesses are all looking for staff.
Opinion: Removing GST from medicine could have wider benefits
Opinion: Removing GST from medicine is a simple step which would lead to big benefits.
Felix Desmarais: Why I'm not a pop star
Opinion: It started with Celine and ended in a carport in Tauranga.
'Page turner': New owner of iconic bookstore as couple move on
The business has been in the same family for 55 years.
'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor
"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."
Michele Hunter: I make a point of supporting local, here's why you should too
Opinion: NZ has incredible small businesses offering unique products and services.
Rotorua: Wastewater overflow after blockage and heavy rain
The blockage has now been repaired and the overflow was stopped at 11am.
'Devastating': 120 years' of history burned in Brass Band building blaze
Emergency services were called to the scene on Amohau St around 5.50am.
Steamers chasing win to secure home quarter-final
Waikato and Bay of Plenty will meet on the field tomorrow.
Subscribers weigh in on non-funding of cystic fibrosis treatment
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Local Focus: New Brooklands mural unveiled
Watch: The mural was inspired and designed by local tamariki.
Ministry moves 28 homeless from controversial Fenton St hotel
Twenty-eight of the 41 people staying at the Four Canoes Hotel have been moved elsewhere.
SH35 between Maraenui and Omaio still closed, unlikely to reopen today
Waka Kotahi contractors are working tirelessly to clear multiple slips.
Emergency housing, drugs and shoplifting: Man jailed for 'persistent' offending
He started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.
Bay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlement
An initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.
'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of Plenty
Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.
Police release update on Rotorua homicide, ask for dashcam footage
Korrey Whyman was shot and killed early last Sunday.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Long weekend visitors, Trunk or Treat, Agrodome
Paul Hickey discusses long weekend visitors, Trunk or Treat, and school hols at Agrodome.
Women encouraged to be vigilant about breast health
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Range of distances to choose from in walking festival
The Rotorua Walking Festival includes a number of walking distances.