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Kāhu ki Rotorua: Parewaero noticed an unfamiliar war vessel heading towards her.
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It follows four months of passionate public debate on reserves.
Protesters gather outside council against use of green spaces for housing
This morning the council will decide on its proposal to sell seven reserve sites.
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'Strong demand': $180m retirement village planned for Rotorua
"We are looking at options to best utilise the existing site features."
'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggle
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Final fate of Rotorua reserves to be decided at final council meeting of term
The final council meeting of the term will tackle some hot topics.
Students kept cool under pressure in cooking competition
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Protest planned: 'Our green spaces are not theirs to sell'
Rotorua Lakes Council will meet on Thursday to decide the final fate of seven reserves.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react as costs spiral for farmers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the cost of fertiliser for farmers.
'Amazing show of aroha': Family donation means wahine toa's legacy lives on
The diagnosis was a "tough pill to swallow", but Angela Thrupp never gave up.
Final stage of Lakefront boardwalk opens
All major construction on the lakefront boardwalk is now complete.
'It's just disgusting': Toilets at league fields destroyed by fire
It is the third time it has been vandalised in a little more than three weeks.
Local Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate Camera
Local lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.
'His life doesn't end here': Friends and whānau share stories of Taa Toby Curtis at nehu
Hundreds gathered to farewell Taa Toby Curtis.
Felix Desmarais: Why I need people to stop telling me how good I look
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Forget billboards, this app is helping voters get to know candidates
A local app developer is using technology to connect voters.
Sir Toby Curtis begins journey to final resting place
The nehu will begin at 12pm, with the burial following.
Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak
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Opinion: 'There's one thing I don't mind my taxpayer dollars going towards'
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Comment: Sir Toby had a way of making things happen
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Olympian launches campaign to be mayor of Rotorua
Ben Sandford announced a three-point plan in his campaign launch.
Dawn Picken: Hard choices on and off the court
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'Gut-wrenching': Rotorua firefighters walk off the job
'There is a very good chance that we will be back here again next week'.
Afraid of the power bill: Why some over 50s are struggling to make ends meet
'The day to day cost of living is stretching the single persons budget to breaking point.'
'He is a legend': Cliff Curtis devastated by uncle's death
Actor shares his memories of uncle Taa Toby on the first day of his tangi.
Cliff Curtis: Hollywood v home - the two sides of making movies
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Live: Tangihanga for Sir Toby Curtis at Rotoiti
The tangihana for the Te Arawa rangatira will begin today.