Raj Kumar launches mayoral campaign
Raj Kumar launched his campaign for the Rotorua mayoralty on Thursday.
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The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
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He landed himself a job at Buckingham Palace after responding to an ad in the Daily Mail.
A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.
Showing support for a worthy cause with new looks
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Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth
'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'
Street view: Rotorua residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
'Hers is going to be the biggest tangi of our lifetime.'
New Kiwi citizens share their stories
The first citizenship ceremony for 2022 was held at Rotorua Lakes Council on Wednesday.
By all accounts: 'It feels great to be recognised by your peers'
Paul Wollaston was presented the award at Chartered Accountants Bay of Plenty Gala Dinner
Paul Hickey: Waiata Anthems Week, growing older, barbecue competition
Paul Hickey discusses Waiata Anthems Week, growing older and a barbecue competition.
Swapping the classroom for Scion labs for a day
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Jo Raphael: Emergency housing pain can't hide in the shadows now
OPINION: It's a sore, left to fester and now we're in crisis.
Sonya Bateson: Living within your means is more difficult if you're poor
OPINION: When you're on the breadline, a windfall burns a hole in your pocket.
'Great dignity': Rotorua leaders respond to death of Queen
'I think New Zealand has been a better place with her as our head of state.'
Skills for life: Rotorua's intermediate futsal teams enjoy 2022 AIMS Games
"It's a national tournament and they were up against the best in the country."
More than 3000 children supported by Visions of a Helping Hand Trust
The trust's number of clients is more than 20 times higher than before Covid-19.
Live: 'Thank you Ma'am': Rotorua joins world in mourning death of Queen Elizabeth II
The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Rotorua four times
Uber creep: Woman's scary experience with food delivery driver
'I was so shocked about what was happening, I was kind of a little bit frozen.'
Joint effort to launch careers for Anahera
Education is the key for this 18-year-old wahine toa.
Small Rotoiti island once hotly sought-after site
Near the western end of Lake Rotoiti lies a small island.
Wero to govt policy over data stored overseas
Upholding the principles of Māori data sovereignty is crucial, group finds.
Aquatania working day and night for passport to a better life
Mokopuna proud of helping her kuia into aged care.
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Appeal for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend declined
Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.
Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight
Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".
'Significant concern' as fewer women running in Bay of Plenty elections
'They see the impact of social media, the swipes, the hatred and misinformation.'
Calls mount for official inquiries into emergency housing
'The New Zealand public deserve to know that [public money] is being spent appropriately.'
Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.
Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.
Students show inquisitive minds in geothermal competitions
Primary and secondary school science competitions were part of NZ Geothermal Week 2022.
Letters to the editor: 'Worst decision' to allow out-of-towners to access emergency housing
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear
After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.
What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.